Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people left their city and went to see Jesus. They were curious and wanted to learn more about what He was doing.

John 4:30: Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:2

This verse suggests that foolish individuals take no pleasure in understanding, whereas John 4:30 suggests the Samaritans sought understanding by going to Jesus.

Proverbs 18:2: A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Contradiction with John 10:39

This verse shows that Jesus sometimes eluded being caught, contradicting John 4:30 where people openly went to him.

John 10:39: Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

This verse describes how Jesus did not perform many miracles due to lack of faith, conflicting with John 4:30 where a large group showed faith in approaching him.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Luke 9:53

This reveals the Samaritan village did not receive Jesus contrasting their willingness in John 4:30.

Luke 9:53: And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:24

Pontius Pilate's refusal to act directly opposes the direct action of the people going to Jesus in John 4:30.

Matthew 27:24: When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but [that] rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed [his] hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye [to it].
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