Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 20:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 20:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 20:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the friends of Jesus did not understand yet that the Bible said He would come back to life after dying. They were still learning about what God's plan was.

John 20:9: For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.

Contradiction with Luke 24:44-46

These verses explain that Jesus had already informed His disciples that He must suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, indicating that they should have understood the necessity of His resurrection.

Luke 24:44-46: And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and [in] the prophets, and [in] the psalms, concerning me.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:21

This verse shows that Jesus explicitly told His disciples about His future suffering, death, and resurrection, implying they should have known the prophecy.

Matthew 16:21: From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

Contradiction with Mark 8:31

Jesus teaches His followers that He will suffer, be rejected, killed, and rise again, suggesting that the necessity of the resurrection was already disclosed to them.

Mark 8:31: And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

Contradiction with John 2:19-22

In this passage, Jesus metaphorically speaks of His resurrection, and His disciples later recall and understand it, contradicting their lack of understanding in John 20:9.

John 2:19-22: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:22-23

Jesus predicts His death and resurrection clearly, indicating the disciples had prior knowledge of these events.

Matthew 17:22-23: And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

Paradox #1

John 20:9 has a potential contradiction or inconsistency related to the understanding of Jesus' resurrection. The verse implies that some of Jesus' followers did not understand that Scripture foretold His resurrection. This can seem inconsistent with other parts of the New Testament where Jesus directly predicts His death and resurrection to His disciples, suggesting they should have been aware. This difference in understanding can lead to questions about the disciples' awareness and belief.

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