Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus went to the festival quietly after his brothers had already gone. He didn't want everyone to know he was there yet.

John 7:10: But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

Contradiction with John 6:1-4

John 6:1-4 describes a time when Jesus openly went across the Sea of Galilee and a great multitude followed him, which contrasts with John 7:10 where Jesus goes secretly.

John 6:1-4: After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is [the sea] of Tiberias.

Contradiction with John 7:4

In this verse, Jesus' brothers urge him to show himself to the world, contradicting Jesus' action of going secretly in John 7:10.

John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.

Contradiction with John 7:14

This verse says Jesus went into the temple and taught openly, which contrasts with his secretive approach in John 7:10.

John 7:14: Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

Contradiction with John 18:20

Jesus tells the high priest he always taught openly in synagogues and the temple, contradicting the secretive arrival in John 7:10.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
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