Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when the people from Samaria came to see Jesus, they asked him to stay with them. Jesus stayed with them for two days.

John 4:40: So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

Contradiction with John 4:44

This verse mentions that "a prophet hath no honour in his own country," which contrasts with the welcome reception Jesus receives in Samaria in John 4:40.

John 4:44: For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus commands the disciples to avoid visiting Gentile regions and Samaria, yet He stays in Samaria in John 4:40.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus says He is "not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel," which contrasts with Him staying and teaching non-Israelites in Samaria in John 4:40.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Luke 9:52-53

The Samaritans do not receive Jesus because He is headed to Jerusalem, contrasting with the reception He gets in John 4:40 where He stays and is welcomed.

Luke 9:52-53: And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
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