Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus was saying that it wasn't the right time for Him to do something special, but for other people, any time is okay to do what they need to do. It's like when someone waits for the perfect moment to do something important, but others can go ahead whenever they want.

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

Contradiction with John 7:8

Jesus says He will not go up to the feast, but later goes, seemingly contradicting His initial statement.

John 7:8: Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:18

Jesus indicates he will keep the Passover at a specific time, showing a predetermined plan, while John 7:6 suggests His time is flexible.

Matthew 26:18: And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

Contradiction with John 2:4

Jesus tells His mother that His hour has not yet come, implying a different timeline than in John 7:6 where He speaks of His time.

John 2:4: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

Contradiction with John 18:10

Jesus allows Peter to act, though it was not the right time for arrest, showing a contradiction in acting out of sync.

John 18:10: Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

Contradiction with John 7:10

Contradicts John 7:6 where Jesus says He is not going up to the feast yet, but then He goes secretly.

John 7:10: But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.
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