Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus' enemies wanted to catch him, but they couldn't do it because it wasn't the right time for God's plan to happen. It shows that God was protecting Jesus until everything was ready for what needed to come next.

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

Contradiction with John 7:6

Jesus indicates that his time has not yet come, while in John 7:30 it suggests that the people could not take him because his time had not yet come.

John 7:6: Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.

Contradiction with John 8:20

Jesus speaks openly and no one arrests him because his hour has not yet come, mirroring the situation in John 7:30 rather than contradicting it.

John 8:20: These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:45-46

These verses describe the time as being at hand for the Son of Man to be betrayed, contrasting with John 7:30 where his time had not yet come.

Matthew 26:45-46: Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

Contradiction with John 12:23

Jesus states that the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified, which contradicts John 7:30 where the time had not yet come.

John 12:23: And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
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