Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 21:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 21:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 21:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when the friend that Jesus loved saw Him, he told Peter, "It's the Lord!" Peter got so excited that he quickly put on his coat and jumped into the water to go see Jesus.

John 21:7: Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt [his] fisher's coat [unto him], (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

Contradiction with Genesis 3:10

Adam hides himself because he is naked, whereas Peter dresses to present himself to Jesus.

Genesis 3:10: And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I [was] naked; and I hid myself.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:5

God commands Moses to remove his shoes as he is on holy ground, contrary to Peter putting on his coat before jumping into the sea.

Exodus 3:5: And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest [is] holy ground.

Contradiction with Job 1:20

Job tears his robe as an expression of his grief, unlike Peter, who puts on his garment before meeting Jesus.

Job 1:20: Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, [mantle: or, robe]

Contradiction with Matthew 14:30

Peter, when trying to walk on water, becomes afraid and sinks, contrasting with courageously jumping into the sea in John 21:7.

Matthew 14:30: But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. [boisterous: or, strong]

Contradiction with Luke 5:8

Simon Peter falls to Jesus' knees in awe, whereas in John 21:7 he actively swims to Jesus instead of showing immediate reverence.

Luke 5:8: When Simon Peter saw [it], he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
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