Contradiction with Matthew 9:33
This verse mentions that after a demon was cast out, the mute spoke, and the multitudes marveled, contradicting the assertion in John 9:32 that since the world began it was not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.
Matthew 9:33: And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
Contradiction with Mark 7:37
This verse describes how Jesus made the deaf hear and mute speak, contradicting the claim of unprecedented hearing of healing made in John 9:32.
Contradiction with Luke 7:22
Jesus tells John’s disciples that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them, indicating that miraculous healings were happening, which challenges the unprecedented nature of the miracle mentioned in John 9:32.
Luke 7:22: Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.
Contradiction with Acts 3:6-8
This account of Peter healing a man lame from birth contradicts John 9:32's implication of a unique miracle, as it also involves a significant restoration unheard of before.
Acts 3:6-8: 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.
Paradox #1
Historical records from the time of Jesus do not provide specific accounts of people born blind being miraculously healed and given sight, which can make claims of such events seem contradictory or lacking external validation from historical texts outside the Bible. However, this does not necessarily diminish the spiritual or theological significance of the account within the biblical narrative.