Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus told a man that his son would be okay, and the man believed Jesus and went back home. It shows that trusting Jesus' words can lead to good things happening.

John 4:50: Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

This verse emphasizes the power of belief and prayer for receiving what you ask, while John 4:50 focuses on belief in the spoken word of Jesus without prayer.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse highlights faith in a different context, suggesting that faith can move mountains, whereas John 4:50 is about immediate belief in Jesus' assurance.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse mentions asking in faith without doubting, which involves an ongoing process, whereas John 4:50 presents faith as a response to a declaration.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:22

This verse speaks about receiving whatever you ask in prayer with belief, in contrast to John 4:50, where the request and answer are immediate and unspoken.

Matthew 21:22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
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