Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 20:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 20:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 20:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus showed His friends the marks on His hands and side to prove it was really Him, and this made them very happy to see Him again.

John 20:20: And when he had so said, he shewed unto them [his] hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

Contradiction with James 2:19

This verse highlights belief in God, yet John 20:20 emphasizes belief through physical evidence of Jesus's wounds.

James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Encourages living by faith, not sight, while John 20:20 centers on belief through seeing.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Defines faith as belief in the unseen, contrasting with the disciples' reliance on seeing Jesus's wounds in John 20:20.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with John 4:48

Criticizes the need for signs to believe, whereas John 20:20 shows Jesus providing physical proof to His disciples.

John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:4

Declares a wicked generation seeks a sign, contradicting the visible proof given in John 20:20.

Matthew 16:4: A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
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