Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, if this man wasn’t from God, he wouldn't be able to do anything special or amazing. It means that God's help makes it possible for him to do good things.

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

Contradiction with John 1:11

This verse states that Jesus came unto his own people, and they did not receive him, contradicting the idea in John 9:33 that Jesus must be from God because of his works and acceptance.

John 1:11: He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23

These verses indicate that not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" or performs works in his name is truly from God, contradicting the implication in John 9:33 that performing miraculous works proves divine origin.

Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with John 15:18-20

These verses discuss that the world will hate Jesus and his followers, contradicting the idea in John 9:33 that recognition of Jesus' divine mission would be evident.

John 15:18-20: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.

Contradiction with John 7:12

This verse describes how there was a division among the people about who Jesus was, contradicting the idea in John 9:33 that his works should clearly indicate he was from God.

John 7:12: And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.
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