Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 16:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 16:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 16:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling His friends that He is going back to God, and they aren't asking Him where He is going. It's like when a friend says they're leaving, and nobody asks them where they're heading.

John 16:5: But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

Contradiction with John 13:36

This verse shows Peter explicitly asking Jesus where He is going, which contrasts with John 16:5 where Jesus says that none of the disciples asks Him where He is going.

John 13:36: Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.

Contradiction with John 14:5

Thomas questions Jesus about not knowing where He is going, contradicting the statement in John 16:5 that none asks about His destination.

John 14:5: Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

Contradiction with John 14:28

Jesus discusses His departure with the disciples, indicating they are aware of His leaving, which contradicts the implication in John 16:5 that they are not questioning His departure.

John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
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