Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, many people started to believe in Jesus because they saw all the amazing things He was doing and wondered if anyone could do even greater miracles than Him. They thought Jesus was very special and maybe even the one they were waiting for.

John 7:31: And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this [man] hath done?

Contradiction with John 7:5

This verse states that even Jesus' own brothers did not believe in Him, contrasting with the crowd's belief.

John 7:5: For neither did his brethren believe in him.

Contradiction with John 6:66

Here, many of Jesus' disciples turned back and no longer followed Him, which contradicts with individuals believing in John 7:31.

John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

It says Jesus did not perform many miracles because of their unbelief, which contrasts with the belief mentioned in John 7:31.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Mark 3:21

Jesus’ family thought He was out of His mind, which contradicts the belief depicted in John 7:31.

Mark 3:21: And when his friends heard [of it], they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. [friends: or, kinsmen]

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