Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 2:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 2:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 2:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, he is writing to the people he cares about because their mistakes are forgiven because of Jesus. It's like saying, "You're okay now because Jesus has taken care of everything."

1 John 2:12: I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:17

This verse states that God will not remember sins, which may seem contradictory to the notion of sins being forgiven because it implies sins were remembered before.

Hebrews 10:17: And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. [And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:15

This verse suggests unforgiven sins if we do not forgive others, which contradicts the assurance of forgiveness given in 1 John 2:12.

Matthew 6:15: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes justification by works, which could be seen as contradicting the notion of unconditional forgiveness in 1 John 2:12.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:10

This verse talks about receiving according to one's deeds, potentially contradicting the idea of forgiveness as stated in 1 John 2:12 without prerequisites.

2 Corinthians 5:10: For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things [done] in [his] body, according to that he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad.
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