Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the man who was healed thought it was amazing that other people didn't know where Jesus came from, even though Jesus had made him see again. He thought it was a big deal because Jesus doing such a wonderful thing showed he was special.

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 7:27

Contradicts by highlighting that people claimed they knew where Jesus was from.

John 7:27: Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.

Contradiction with Mark 6:3

Contradicts by identifying Jesus as the carpenter, known by the people.

Mark 6:3: Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. [offended: scandalized in, or, by him]

Contradiction with Luke 2:47

Contradicts by indicating that Jesus was already recognized for His wisdom and understanding.

Luke 2:47: And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:55

Contradicts by stating Jesus' family and origins were known to the people.

Matthew 13:55: Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
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