Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:51

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According to the Apostle John, this part of the story shows how a man believed Jesus could heal his sick son, and later, his helpers came to tell him that his son was healthy again. It teaches that trusting Jesus can lead to miracles and happy surprises.

John 4:51: And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told [him], saying, Thy son liveth.

Contradiction with John 11:14

Jesus clearly states that Lazarus is dead, which contradicts the immediate healing reported in John 4:51.

John 11:14: Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

Contradiction with Mark 5:35

The report of the death of Jairus’ daughter contrasts with the report of healing in John 4:51.

Mark 5:35: While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's [house certain] which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

Contradiction with Matthew 9:24

The people laughed at Jesus for saying the girl is not dead but sleeping, which contrasts with the healing without skepticism in John 4:51.

Matthew 9:24: He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Contradiction with Luke 8:53

The people knew the girl was dead, contradicting the lack of death in John 4:51.

Luke 8:53: And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

Contradiction with Acts 9:39-41

Dorcas is raised from the dead, which contrasts with the avoiding of death in John 4:51.

Acts 9:39-41: Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
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