Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, a man heard that Jesus was nearby and asked Him for help because his son was very sick and about to die. He believed that Jesus could make his son better.

John 4:47: When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.

Contradiction with James 5:14

This verse suggests that the sick should be prayed for by the elders of the church, rather than seeking Jesus directly for healing, as implied in John 4:47.

James 5:14: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:5

God heals King Hezekiah directly and does not require Hezekiah to seek someone like Jesus for healing.

2 Kings 20:5: Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:7

Jesus offers to go and heal the servant, contradicting the notion in John 4:47 that he needs to be sought out rather than offering freely.

Matthew 8:7: And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

Contradiction with Acts 3:6

Peter heals in the name of Jesus rather than Jesus healing directly as requested in John 4:47.

Acts 3:6: Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Paul speaks of God's grace being sufficient, contrary to the request for immediate physical healing in John 4:47.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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