Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, people were curious and asked the healed man who had told him to pick up his bed and walk after he got better. They wanted to know who helped him because it was a surprising and special thing to do.

John 5:12: Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

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.
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