Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, some Pharisees heard what Jesus said and asked if they were blind too. They were trying to understand if Jesus meant that they couldn't see the truth about Him.

John 9:40: And [some] of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

Contradiction with John 9:39

This verse speaks about the purpose of Jesus coming into the world for judgment, which contrasts with the Pharisees' assumption of their own spiritual sight.

John 9:39: And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:13

This verse highlights the distinction between those who see but do not perceive, contrasting the Pharisees' self-assessment in John 9:40.

Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

Contradiction with Romans 11:8

This verse talks about a spirit of slumber and inability to see, contrasting with the Pharisees' belief in their own clear sight in John 9:40.

Romans 11:8: (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. [slumber: or, remorse]

Contradiction with Revelation 3:17

This verse describes those who think they are rich and see, but are actually blind and poor, contradicting the Pharisees' claim to sight.

Revelation 3:17: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:19

This verse poses a rhetorical question about who is blind but asserts that the servant of the Lord is blind, contrasting with the Pharisees' belief in their own sight.

Isaiah 42:19: Who [is] blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger [that] I sent? who [is] blind as [he that is] perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant?
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