Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Nicodemus was a man who visited Jesus at night to learn more about him. Nicodemus tried to speak up for Jesus when others were unsure or disagreed with him.

John 7:50: Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) [to Jesus: Gr. to him]

Contradiction with John 18:15-17

This verse shows Nicodemus did not defend Jesus publicly, contradicting his defense in John 7:50.

John 18:15-17: And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and [so did] another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.

Contradiction with Luke 23:50-53

Joseph of Arimathea, not Nicodemus, boldly asks for Jesus' body, contrasting Nicodemus’ covert actions.

Luke 23:50-53: And, behold, [there was] a man named Joseph, a counsellor; [and he was] a good man, and a just:

Contradiction with John 19:38-39

Nicodemus comes secretly at night to Jesus, contradicting the courage implied in John 7:50.

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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