Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling Nathanael that he believes because Jesus noticed him under the fig tree, but Jesus promises that he will see even more amazing things in the future. Jesus is hinting that following him will lead to incredible experiences and miracles.

John 1:50: Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

John 1:50 implies belief leads to seeing great things, while Romans 3:23 emphasizes all have sinned, suggesting limitations without addressing belief.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

John 1:50 promises vision of great things, contradicting Ecclesiastes 1:14 where all deeds are seen as vanity and vexation of spirit.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

John 1:50 speaks to belief and vision, whereas Jeremiah 17:9 portrays the heart as deceitful and desperately wicked, indicating belief might be flawed.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
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