Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, Jesus stayed in Galilee after talking to the people. He didn't go anywhere else at that time.

John 7:9: When he had said these words unto them, he abode [still] in Galilee.

Contradiction with John 7:10

Contradicts John 7:9 as Jesus initially says He is not going to the feast, yet later goes in secret.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Contradicts John 7:9 as it emphasizes honesty in speech, implying Jesus should have clearly stated His intentions.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

Contradicts John 7:9 as it states God does not lie or change His mind, suggesting Jesus should not have changed His plans.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

Contradicts John 7:9 since it underscores that God does not relent or change His mind, yet Jesus changes His actions from what He stated.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with James 1:17

Contradicts John 7:9 by emphasizing the immutability and constancy of God’s nature, but Jesus’ actions suggest otherwise.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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