Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, a man named Andrew found his brother Simon and told him that they have discovered someone very special, the Messiah, which means the chosen one sent by God. This shows that they were excited about meeting someone really important.

John 1:41: He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. [the Christ: or, the Anointed]

Contradiction with John 8:58

This verse claims Jesus existed before Abraham, contradicting the immediate human lineage context in John 1:41.

John 8:58: Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:20

This verse instructs the disciples not to reveal Jesus as the Christ, conflicting with the open confession in John 1:41.

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

Contradiction with Mark 8:30

Similar to Matthew 16:20, this verse shows Jesus instructing silence about His identity, opposing the proclamation in John 1:41.

Mark 8:30: And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and [of] the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:40

Accusers mock Jesus telling Him to save Himself if He is the Christ, contrasting Simon Peter's brother's acknowledgment in John 1:41.

Matthew 27:40: And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest [it] in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

Contradiction with John 10:24-25

These verses depict doubt among the Jews about Jesus being the Christ, differing from the confident declaration in John 1:41.

John 10:24-25: Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. [make...: or, hold us in suspense]
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