Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:10
While John 16:12 suggests there are things the disciples cannot bear, 1 Corinthians 2:10 indicates that God has revealed deep truths through the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 2:10: But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Contradiction with Hebrews 5:12
John 16:12 implies a need for readiness, but Hebrews 5:12 criticizes believers for not being able to understand deeper teachings they should have grasped by now.
Hebrews 5:12: For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5
John 16:12 implies limited understanding, whereas Proverbs 28:5 suggests that those who seek the Lord understand all things.
Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
Paradox #1
John 16:12 might be seen as presenting a theological question about why Jesus did not reveal all truths to his disciples at once and instead left some things unsaid. This could raise questions about the completeness of revelation and the process of understanding spiritual truths over time. Some might wonder why gradual revelation is necessary if ultimate truth is already known to God. However, believers often view this as highlighting the need for spiritual growth and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding understanding.