Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 20:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 20:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 20:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the disciple went inside the tomb, saw that it was empty, and believed that Jesus had risen from the dead. This shows that seeing the empty tomb helped him understand and trust what Jesus had promised.

John 20:8: Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:5

While John 20:8 describes the belief of the disciple without seeing Jesus, this verse emphasizes that Jesus was seen by Cephas (Peter) before others believed.

1 Corinthians 15:5: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

Contradiction with John 20:24-25

In contrast to the belief of the disciple in John 20:8, these verses describe Thomas's doubt and need for physical proof before believing.

John 20:24-25: But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Contradiction with Luke 24:11

Unlike the belief shown in John 20:8, this verse depicts the apostles' initial disbelief of the women's report of Jesus' resurrection.

Luke 24:11: And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:17

While John 20:8 demonstrates belief upon seeing the empty tomb, this verse mentions that even when seeing Jesus, some doubted.

Matthew 28:17: And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
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