Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 2:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 2:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 2:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, after Jesus came back to life, his friends remembered what he had told them and realized that everything he said and the things written about him were true. This made them trust and believe in him even more.

John 2:22: When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:17

Contradicts as it mentions doubt even after the resurrection, while John 2:22 emphasizes belief after resurrection.

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

Contradiction with Mark 16:14

Contradicts by highlighting unbelief and hardness of heart in the disciples, in contrast to the belief described in John 2:22.

Mark 16:14: Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. [at meat: or, together]

Contradiction with Luke 24:11

Contradicts because it depicts the disciples' disbelief in the resurrection accounts of the women, unlike the belief mentioned in John 2:22.

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

Contradiction with John 20:24-25

Contradicts as Thomas explicitly states his doubt until physical proof is provided, opposing the belief in John 2:22.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

Contradicts by showcasing disbelief in Jesus due to familiarity, while John 2:22 shows belief after acknowledging resurrection.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Mark 6:6

Contradicts Jesus' marvel at unbelief in certain areas, while John 2:22 reflects belief through the understanding of scripture after resurrection.

Mark 6:6: And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

Contradiction with Luke 24:41

Contradicts by expressing doubt in the midst of joy and amazement, contrary to the belief depicted in John 2:22.

Luke 24:41: And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

Contradiction with John 12:37

Contradicts as it notes disbelief despite witnessing miracles, whereas John 2:22 suggests belief after Jesus' resurrection.

John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with Acts 17:32

Contradicts because it describes mocking and skepticism about resurrection, while John 2:22 shows belief following resurrection.

Acts 17:32: And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this [matter].
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