Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:48

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According to John, the people in charge and the teachers didn't believe in Jesus. They were asking if any important leaders or teachers thought Jesus was the Savior.

John 7:48: Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

Contradiction with Matthew 9:11

Pharisees questioned Jesus’ disciples about eating with sinners, showing they were intrigued by Jesus.

Matthew 9:11: And when the Pharisees saw [it], they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

Contradiction with Luke 7:36

A Pharisee invited Jesus to eat with him, demonstrating some Pharisees' interest in Him.

Luke 7:36: And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.

Contradiction with John 3:1-2

Nicodemus, a Pharisee, came to Jesus acknowledging His miraculous signs.

John 3:1-2: There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

Contradiction with Acts 15:5

Some Pharisees believed in Jesus and were part of the early church.

Acts 15:5: But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command [them] to keep the law of Moses. [rose...: or, rose up, said they, certain]

Contradiction with John 19:38-39

Nicodemus helped Joseph of Arimathea bury Jesus, indicating belief and respect.

John 19:38-39: And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave [him] leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.
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