Contradiction with Romans 3:23
Romans 3:23 states that "all have sinned," implying an ongoing struggle with sin, which might seem to contradict the idea of striving to avoid sin mentioned in 1 John 2:1.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
States that "there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not," suggesting that sin is inevitable, which might be seen as contradicting the counsel to avoid sin in 1 John 2:1.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:46
Acknowledges that "there is no man that sinneth not," which could contradict the exhortation to not sin in 1 John 2:1.
1 Kings 8:46: If they sin against thee, (for [there is] no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9
Questions "Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?" suggesting an ongoing presence of sin, potentially conflicting with the call to avoid sin in 1 John 2:1.
Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Describes all our righteousness as "filthy rags," implying inherent imperfection, which could be seen as at odds with the admonition in 1 John 2:1 not to sin.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Paradox #1
Some people might think there is a contradiction in this verse because it talks about not sinning but also provides an advocate or helper if someone does sin. This could seem conflicting because it might suggest that while sin is discouraged, there’s an acceptance that it will happen anyway. This raises questions about the expectation of not sinning versus the reality of human imperfection.