Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when the Pharisees asked the man how he could see again, he told them that Jesus put clay on his eyes and told him to wash it off, and then he could see. This story shows that Jesus can do amazing things and help people in wonderful ways.

John 9:15: Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:11

John 9:15 describes a miracle performed by Jesus on the Sabbath, while Exodus 20:11 emphasizes resting on the Sabbath in commemoration of God's creation work rest.

Exodus 20:11: For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them [is], and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

John 9:15 involves a healing miracle on the Sabbath, whereas Mark 2:27 states that the Sabbath was made for man, not the other way around, implying flexibility in Sabbath observance.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Contradiction with Luke 13:14

John 9:15 shows Jesus performing a miracle on the Sabbath, which is contradicted by Luke 13:14 where a synagogue leader criticizes healing on the Sabbath as a violation of the day’s rest.

Luke 13:14: And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:22

John 9:15 involves an act performed on the Sabbath, while Jeremiah 17:22 commands not to bear burdens on the Sabbath, emphasizing strict observance.

Jeremiah 17:22: Neither carry forth a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, neither do ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as I commanded your fathers.

Contradiction with Isaiah 58:13

John 9:15 recounts a healing miracle on the Sabbath, contrary to Isaiah 58:13 which advises turning away from doing one's own pleasure on the holy day, implying it should remain unaltered.

Isaiah 58:13: If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, [from] doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking [thine own] words:
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