Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that just like a seed needs to be planted and "die" to grow into a big plant, sometimes we need to let go of things or change to see good and bigger things happen. It means that through letting go and making sacrifices, something even better can come.

John 12:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24

This verse talks about the concept of giving freely and yet increasing, which can seem to contradict the idea of dying to produce much fruit.

Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:15

This verse suggests sloth leads to poverty, contrasting with the necessity of sacrifice or "dying" for productivity in John 12:24.

Proverbs 19:15: Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Discusses a time for every purpose, potentially contradicting the immediacy of sacrifice leading to fruitfulness.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Matthew 16:25

While it discusses losing one's life to find it, the focus here on individual gain contrasts with communal growth through "dying".

Matthew 16:25: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

Suggests reaping what you sow, focusing on direct causality rather than transformation through sacrifice.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Contradiction with James 2:17

Emphasizes faith without works being dead, which may contradict the growth from "death" of a singular entity.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in the idea that something must die to bring new life. This can seem inconsistent with the belief that life is sacred and should be preserved. The concept of sacrifice, which involves losing something valuable for a greater good, can be challenging to reconcile with valuing all life equally.

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