Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people who heard Jesus speak were amazed and said that no one else talked like Him. They thought His words were really special and different from everyone else's.

John 7:46: The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

Contradiction with John 8:48

This verse depicts the Jews accusing Jesus of having a devil, contradicting the admiration implied in John 7:46.

John 8:48: Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?

Contradiction with Luke 23:2

Accusations that Jesus perverted the nation, contradicting the lack of fault mentioned in John 7:46.

Luke 23:2: And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this [fellow] perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

Contradiction with Mark 3:21

This verse states that people thought Jesus was "beside himself," contradicting the high regard indicated in John 7:46.

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]

Contradiction with John 10:20

Accusations of Jesus having a devil, in contrast with the amazement of the officers in John 7:46.

John 10:20: And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

Contradiction with John 19:15

The crowd calls for Jesus' crucifixion, contradicting the awe and lack of blame suggested in John 7:46.

John 19:15: But they cried out, Away with [him], away with [him], crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
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