I have lots of questions and need lots of answers

I believe in God I believe in Jesus and rely only on him for my salvation. Unfortunately I struggle with trusting the Bible. My mind sees things that cause me to question certain aspects and I’m looking to see what others opinion or knowledge is on this. For instance……

John chapter 7:46-53. How did the author whether it be John or someone else, how did he know? How did the author know exactly what was said and happened between the soldiers and the Pharisees?

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MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

I'd say that you're looking for contradictions rather than answers. In the bible there's no shortage of information being left out from the reader which with an imaginative mind can make up any sort of contradiction they want. One example is that people communicate with each other and you wouldn't have to be present to know what happened, you'd just need someone who was there to tell you. This conversation between the people behind the writing of the scriptures would not be mentioned. I'm not sure if that's the explanation to exactly the scripture you mentioned, maybe there's an easier or more complex answer. However, it is not important. It's a minor detail that doesn't teach you anything. The scriptures, after all, are about teaching you faith.

Proverbs 3:3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
Write them on the tablet of your heart;
4 Then you will find favor and good insight
In the eyes of God and man.
5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart,
And do not rely on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways take notice of him,
And he will make your paths straight.
7 Do not become wise in your own eyes.
Fear Jehovah and turn away from bad.