Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the parents were scared because the people in charge had decided that anyone who said Jesus was the special one from God would not be allowed to come to the important gatherings at the synagogue. So, the parents were careful about what they said to keep from getting in trouble.

John 9:22: These [words] spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:33

This verse encourages openly confessing belief in Jesus, whereas John 9:22 mentions fear of being expelled from the synagogue for such confession.

Matthew 10:33: But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Here, seeking favor from God rather than fearing humans is emphasized, contrasting the fear of the Jews in John 9:22.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse highlights that God gives a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear, contradicting the fear of being cast out expressed in John 9:22.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Acts 4:19-20

Peter and John openly declare their allegiance to God rather than fearing the consequences from human authorities, opposing the fear of confession seen in John 9:22.

Acts 4:19-20: But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
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