Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, John, Jesus decided to leave one place called Judaea and go to another place called Galilee. It's like when you leave one town to go to another town to do important things.

John 4:3: He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

It contradicts by emphasizing Jesus's perpetual presence, while John 4:3 narrates Jesus actively leaving and traveling.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Luke 24:49

This verse mentions the instruction for the disciples to stay in Jerusalem, contrasting Jesus's departure in John 4:3.

Luke 24:49: And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Contradiction with John 16:7

This verse speaks of Jesus leaving as beneficial for sending the Comforter, a different context than simply departing Judea in John 4:3.

John 16:7: Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

Contradiction with Mark 10:1

Jesus's movement into Judea contrasts with John 4:3, where He leaves Judea.

Mark 10:1: And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

Implies the importance of being witnesses in Jerusalem and Judea, contrasting Jesus's departure from Judea.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]
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