Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 21:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 21:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 21:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus invited his friends to have breakfast with him, and they knew it was him without having to ask because they believed in him. They felt happy and amazed to be with Jesus again.

John 21:12: Jesus saith unto them, Come [and] dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.

Contradiction with Leviticus 11:10

This verse lists unclean animals from the waters, which would include many types of fish, contradicting the invitation to eat without mention of dietary laws in John 21:12.

Leviticus 11:10: And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which [is] in the waters, they [shall be] an abomination unto you:

Contradiction with Acts 10:14

Peter initially resists eating unclean animals shown to him in a vision, contradicting the acceptance of eating whatever is provided without question as seen in John 21:12.

Acts 10:14: But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

Contradiction with Romans 14:21

Advocates for not doing anything that might cause a fellow believer to stumble, contrasting with the direct invitation to eat in John 21:12 without consideration for others' beliefs.

Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:13

Paul states he would avoid eating meat if it causes a brother to stumble, which contradicts the clear invitation to eat with Jesus in John 21:12 without such concern.

1 Corinthians 8:13: Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

Advises against being judged on dietary practices, which contrasts with the straightforward action of eating together described in John 21:12.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
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