Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, Jesus told the helpers to take some water that had turned into wine to the person in charge of the party. This showed that Jesus could do amazing things and help people have enough to drink at the celebration.

John 2:8: And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare [it].

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

This verse warns against the consumption of wine, which could be seen as contrary to the act of providing wine in John 2:8.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

This verse advises against getting drunk with wine, suggesting a contradiction to the event of providing wine at a feast as in John 2:8.

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

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:15

This verse condemns giving one's neighbor drink to make them drunk, contrasting with the giving of wine in John 2:8.

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 Leviticus 10:9

This verse instructs priests not to drink wine, which could conflict contextually with the provision of wine in John 2:8.

Leviticus 10:9: Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: [it shall be] a statute for ever throughout your generations:

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:22

This verse criticizes those who are strong to drink wine, which may oppose the celebration with wine as described in John 2:8.

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