Contradiction with John 3:16
John 5:12 speaks about a man being healed by Jesus, implying that faith or action was required for the healing, whereas John 3:16 emphasizes belief in Jesus for eternal life, which contrasts with the physical healing context.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with James 2:26
John 5:12 discusses the act of healing through Jesus, while James 2:26 stresses that faith without works is dead, implying a necessity for works alongside belief.
James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:2
John 5:12 involves Jesus instructing a man to rise and walk, indicating an action for healing, whereas Matthew 9:2 shows Jesus healing a paralytic due to his friends' faith, suggesting different pathways to receiving miracles.
Matthew 9:2: And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:11
John 5:12 suggests a direct action leading to healing, contrasting Galatians 3:11 which states "The just shall live by faith," implying faith as the sole means of justification.
Galatians 3:11: But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, [it is] evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
Contradiction with Romans 4:5
John 5:12 involves healing through Jesus' command, which can be seen as requiring action, whereas Romans 4:5 highlights that righteousness is credited through faith alone, without works.
Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.