Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the woman was so excited to tell others about Jesus that she forgot her water jar and ran to her town to share the news. This shows how meeting Jesus changed her life and made her want to tell everyone about Him.

John 4:28: The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

John 4:28 shows a public act of testimony, while Matthew 6:1 advises against public displays of piety.

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 Proverbs 21:23

John 4:28 implies speaking openly about a personal experience, whereas Proverbs 21:23 promotes guarding one's words.

Proverbs 21:23: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Contradiction with James 1:19

John 4:28 involves quick action and speech, while James 1:19 encourages being quick to listen and slow to speak.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Luke 5:14

John 4:28 highlights sharing an experience with others, whereas Luke 5:14 instructs to keep certain deeds confidential.

Luke 5:14: And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
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