Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, people were scared to talk about Jesus in public because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. They worried that the leaders might get mad or punish them.

John 7:13: Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

This verse talks about trusting in the Lord and being safe, in contrast to the fear of speaking openly in John 7:13.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse speaks of perfect love casting out fear, while John 7:13 indicates fear of the Jews.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse encourages not to fear those who can kill the body, in contrast to the fear shown in John 7:13.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with Acts 4:13

This verse highlights boldness in speech after being filled with the Holy Spirit, unlike the fear of speaking openly in John 7:13.

Acts 4:13: Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse states that God has given a spirit of power and not of fear, contradicting the fear evident in John 7:13.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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