Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, even though Jesus did many amazing things that showed his power, some people still didn't believe in him. This means that sometimes people can see wonderful things but still not understand or trust who did them.

John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with Matthew 21:22

While John 12:37 speaks of disbelief despite miracles, Matthew 21:22 promises receiving anything through prayer and belief, suggesting belief leads to results.

Matthew 21:22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

This verse emphasizes faith and receiving whatever you pray for, contrasting with the disbelief depicted in John 12:37.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Contradiction with Luke 17:6

John 12:37 describes unbelief despite miracles, whereas Luke 17:6 suggests even a small amount of faith can achieve great things.

Luke 17:6: And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

Contrasts by showing that Jesus did not perform many miracles due to unbelief, suggesting circumstances where belief impacts miraculous acts.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Describes faith as the evidence of unseen things, contradicting the disbelief despite visible miracles in John 12:37.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with John 20:29

States that blessed are those who believe without seeing; this contrasts with John 12:37 where people did not believe despite witnessing miracles.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with Romans 10:17

Contrasts with John 12:37 by asserting that faith comes from hearing, but in John 12, seeing miracles did not lead to belief.

Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:10

Highlights strong faith of the centurion as commendable, contrasting with the disbelief in John 12:37 despite witnessing signs.

Matthew 8:10: When Jesus heard [it], he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 14:9-10

Demonstrates healing through faith, contradicting John 12:37 where miracles are disbelieved.

Acts 14:9-10: The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Encourages living by faith, not by sight, while John 12:37 depicts disbelief after seeing signs.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
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