Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, some people did not believe that Jesus made a blind man see until they asked his parents to be sure he was really the same person. They needed proof from his family to believe the miracle.

John 9:18: But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.

Contradiction with John 9:3

It explains that the man was born blind for the works of God to be made manifest in him, not due to disbelief of the Jews.

John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

Contradiction with John 9:30

The man speaks with conviction about not understanding why the Jews do not recognize Jesus's miracle, suggesting clarity rather than disbelief.

John 9:30: The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and [yet] he hath opened mine eyes.

Contradiction with Mark 6:52

It discusses how the disciples did not understand about the loaves due to a hardened heart, indicating lack of understanding rather than disbelief in the authenticity of miracles.

Mark 6:52: For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

Contradiction with Romans 11:20

Stresses the importance of faith rather than disbelief, contrasting with the disbelief shown by the Jews.

Romans 11:20: Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

Contradiction with Luke 16:31

Illustrates a scenario where lack of belief persists even in the face of resurrection, aligning more with persistent disbelief rather than questioning legitimacy.

Luke 16:31: And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:17

States some doubted even after seeing the resurrected Jesus, demonstrating disbelief after evidence, not rooted in the miracle's legitimacy itself.

Matthew 28:17: And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
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