Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus knows everything about everyone, even things they think are secrets. When Nathanael was surprised that Jesus knew where he was before they met, it showed that Jesus has a special understanding and power.

John 1:48: Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

This suggests that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, contradicting the portrayal of a human, Jesus, having God's omniscience.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

Jesus admits that he does not know the day or hour of the end times, seemingly contradicting the idea of possessing full omniscience as suggested in John 1:48.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Contradiction with John 5:19

Jesus states that he can only do what he sees the Father doing, implying limitations, which is at odds with the apparent omniscience in John 1:48.

John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
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