Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, a man named Nicodemus came to see Jesus at night and told Him that people knew He was a special teacher from God because only someone with God’s help could do the amazing things Jesus did. This shows that Nicodemus recognized Jesus was connected to God because of His miracles.

John 3:2: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse advises against doing righteous acts to be seen by others, contrasting with the recognition and acknowledgment of signs and miracles in John 3:2.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with John 12:37

Despite witnessing signs, many still did not believe in Jesus, contradicting the understanding and belief expressed in John 3:2.

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

Contradiction with Mark 6:52

The disciples' lack of understanding after witnessing miracles stands in contrast to Nicodemus's acknowledgment of Jesus performing signs in John 3:2.

Mark 6:52: For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:22

This verse illustrates a skeptical need for signs, which contrasts with Nicodemus's acceptance of the signs as evidence of divine presence in John 3:2.

1 Corinthians 1:22: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

Contradiction with Matthew 16:4

Jesus condemns the generation seeking signs, conflicting with Nicodemus's approach of acknowledging signs as proof of divine connection in John 3:2.

Matthew 16:4: A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
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