Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Nathanael realized that Jesus was very special and called him the Son of God and the King of Israel, showing that he believed Jesus was sent by God and was very important to their people.

John 1:49: Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:55

Questions Jesus's divine nature by referring to him as Joseph's son, thereby contradicting the acknowledgment of Him as the Son of God in John 1:49.

Matthew 13:55: Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

Contradiction with John 7:5

Indicates that even Jesus's own brothers did not believe in Him, which contrasts with Nathanael's affirmation of Jesus as the Son of God in John 1:49.

John 7:5: For neither did his brethren believe in him.

Contradiction with Mark 6:4

Suggests that a prophet is without honor in his own country, questioning the open recognition and belief expressed in John 1:49.

Mark 6:4: But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

Contradiction with Luke 4:22

Questions Jesus's identity by asking, "Is not this Joseph's son?" which contrasts with the recognition of divine sonship in John 1:49.

Luke 4:22: And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
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