Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 2:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 2:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 2:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that it is almost the end times, and many people who are against Jesus are already here, which helps us understand that the end is near.

1 John 2:18: Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

This verse warns about false prophets instead of focusing on antichrists, differing from the specific mention in 1 John 2:18.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Talks about peace and safety and sudden destruction instead of the end times and presence of antichrists.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:3-4

Speaks about scoffers and doubters of the last days rather than directly addressing antichrists.

2 Peter 3:3-4: Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Refers to the "man of sin" or "son of perdition," differing from the "many antichrists" mentioned in 1 John 2:18.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4: Let no man deceive you by any means: for [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
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