Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, the people told the man who was healed that he shouldn't be carrying his bed because it was a special rest day. They were upset because they thought he was breaking the rule of not working on that day.

John 5:10: The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry [thy] bed.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:8

John 5:10 prohibits carrying burdens on the Sabbath, but this verse suggests the Son of Man is lord even over the Sabbath, implying authority to determine what is permissible.

Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

Emphasizes liberty and warns against bondage to the law, contrasting with the strict Sabbath regulations referenced in John 5:10.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

Advises not to let anyone judge you regarding Sabbaths, which contrasts with the condemnation for carrying on the Sabbath in John 5:10.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Romans 14:5

Suggests each person can be fully convinced about which day to observe, contrasting with the rigid Sabbath rule described in John 5:10.

Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

States the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, implying flexibility which contradicts the strict interpretation seen in John 5:10.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could arise from the tension between following strict religious rules and responding to human need and compassion. Some might see a conflict between adhering strictly to rules or laws and prioritizing acts of kindness or healing others, especially if such acts seem to break those laws. This can be seen as a challenge of balancing legalism with compassion.

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