Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that it's time for people to see how special He is and how He will show God's love. It's like getting ready for something really important that will help everyone understand why He came.

John 12:23: And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

Contradiction with Mark 9:35

In this verse, Jesus teaches that to be first, one must be last and servant of all, which could contradict the glorification of the Son of Man.

Mark 9:35: And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all.

Contradiction with John 7:8

Jesus initially says He is not going to the feast, which may seem contradictory to His later actions and statements about His glorification in John 12:23.

John 7:8: Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:20

Jesus instructs His disciples not to tell anyone that He is the Messiah, which contrasts with the concept of glorification in John 12:23.

Matthew 16:20: Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.
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