Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, some people were upset with the man who believed in Jesus, saying that they followed Moses instead. They were trying to show that they didn't agree with him about Jesus and wanted to remind him that they listened to Moses' teachings.

John 9:28: Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

John 9:28 shows hostility towards Jesus' disciples, but Matthew 5:44 encourages loving your enemies and praying for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

John 9:28 involves cursing and reviling, while Romans 12:14 instructs to bless those who persecute.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

John 9:28 involves insult and reviling, yet 1 Peter 3:9 advises not to repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but to bless instead.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

John 9:28 includes harsh words leading to strife, whereas Proverbs 15:1 advises a soft answer to turn away wrath.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

John 9:28 has corrupt communication, while Ephesians 4:29 advises against corrupt speech, suggesting words that uplift.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
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