Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus was speaking bravely to the people, and no one stopped him. This made people wonder if the leaders knew he was really the one sent by God.

John 7:26: But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

Contradiction with John 7:4

John 7:4 talks about showing oneself to the world, while John 7:26 discusses speaking openly.

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 7:13

This verse mentions that no one was speaking openly of Jesus for fear of the Jews, which contrasts with John 7:26 stating that Jesus speaks boldly.

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

Contradiction with John 7:12

John 7:12 describes people murmuring and differing in opinion about Jesus, contrary to the open acceptance in John 7:26.

John 7:12: And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

Contradiction with John 7:30

Here, they sought to take him, suggesting opposition, while John 7:26 suggests they do not oppose him openly.

John 7:30: Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.
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