Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, people asked the man where Jesus was after He helped him see again, and the man said he didn't know. This shows that even though Jesus had done something amazing, He wasn't always there for people to find right away.

John 9:12: Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages complete trust in the Lord, while John 9:12 reflects uncertainty and lack of knowledge about Jesus’ whereabouts.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

This verse defines faith as certainty and conviction, contrasting with the doubt and ambiguity expressed in John 9:12.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with John 14:6

Claims Jesus as the way and truth, contradicting John 9:12 where people are unaware of his presence.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Encourages seeking and finding, which contrasts with the inability to find Jesus in John 9:12.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with James 1:6

Encourages not wavering in faith, while John 9:12 shows a lack of surety.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
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