Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, people wanted to know if the man was really born blind and how he could now see. They were surprised because they knew him as someone who couldn't see before.

John 9:19: And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see?

Contradiction with John 9:3

This verse contradicts the assumption of blame or sin questioned by the parents in John 9:19, as Jesus states the man’s blindness is not due to sin.

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 9:16

There is a contradiction between questioning the miracle in John 9:19 and criticizing Jesus’ actions by some Pharisees as they ignore the miracle's significance.

John 9:16: Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

Contradiction with John 9:30

The man born blind speaks to the astonishing nature of Jesus’ act, which contradicts the doubt and suspicion from the inquisitors in John 9:19.

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 John 9:33

This verse contrasts with the doubt implied in John 9:19, as it affirms Jesus could not perform such miracles unless He is from God.

John 9:33: If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

Contradiction with Acts 3:6-9

The healing of another person contradicts the disbelief found in John 9:19, showing that healing miracles were known acts of God’s power through his servants.

Acts 3:6-9: Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Contradiction with Mark 2:5-12

Contradicts with the nature of questioning in John 9:19 by showcasing Jesus’ authority to heal and forgive sins, affirming His divine power.

Mark 2:5-12: When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5-6

Shows Jesus’ healing power, contrasting the skepticism seen in John 9:19 regarding the blind man receiving sight.

Mark 6:5-6: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with Luke 18:42-43

Jesus healing another blind man contrasts John 9:19, where there is doubt about the possibility or manner of such a healing.

Luke 18:42-43: And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
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