Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 2:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 2:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 2:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse shows that Jesus made a miracle by turning water into very good wine at a wedding. Usually, people give the best wine first, but Jesus surprised everyone by giving the best wine last.

John 2:10: And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: [but] thou hast kept the good wine until now.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

While John 2:10 discusses serving good wine, Proverbs 20:1 warns against the deception and mockery of wine, presenting a cautionary view on its consumption.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

John 2:10 shows the provision of wine at a wedding, whereas Ephesians 5:18 advises against drunkenness, suggesting a limit or abstinence from wine.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Romans 14:21

The verse in Romans emphasizes avoiding wine if it causes a brother to stumble, potentially conflicting with the freely offered wine scenario in John 2:10.

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 Habakkuk 2:15

Habakkuk cautions against giving neighbors drink to make them drunk, contrasting with the celebratory offering of wine in John 2:10.

Habakkuk 2:15: Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to [him], and makest [him] drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:22

This condemns strength in drinking wine which can oppose the positive portrayal of serving good wine in John 2:10.

Isaiah 5:22: Woe unto [them that are] mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
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