Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, a woman told her friends about a man named Jesus who knew everything about her life. She thought Jesus might be the special person God promised to send.

John 4:29: Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 13:1-3

These verses caution against following a prophet or dreamer of dreams who performs a sign or wonder, which contradicts the woman's invitation in John 4:29 to believe in Jesus because of His revelation of her past.

Deuteronomy 13:1-3: If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,

Contradiction with 1 John 4:1

This verse warns believers to test the spirits to see if they are from God, contradicting the immediate acceptance and wonder expressed in John 4:29.

1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:23-24

These verses warn about false Christs and false prophets showing great signs and wonders, which contradict the woman’s immediate implication in John 4:29 that Jesus might be the Christ based on His knowledge.

Matthew 24:23-24: Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here [is] Christ, or there; believe [it] not.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

This verse warns against accepting a different gospel, contradicting the encouragement in John 4:29 to accept revelation without prior discernment.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with Mark 13:21-22

These verses caution against believing those who claim to be Christ, which could contradict the woman’s suggestion in John 4:29 based solely on her interaction.

Mark 13:21-22: And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here [is] Christ; or, lo, [he is] there; believe [him] not:
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