Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 3:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 3:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 3:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, we are already God's children now, but we don't fully know what we will become. But when Jesus comes back, we will be like him because we will see him just as he really is.

1 John 3:2: Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:12

While 1 John 3:2 speaks of seeing God as He is, 1 Corinthians 13:12 suggests that our current understanding is partial and indirect, implying limited sight of God.

1 Corinthians 13:12: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. [darkly: Gr. in a riddle]

Contradiction with John 1:18

Contradicts by stating no one has seen God at any time, contrasting the future vision of God described in 1 John 3:2.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Asserts that no human can see God and live, conflicting with 1 John 3:2's promise of seeing Him.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:5

Implies that seeing God results in ruin, contrasting the glorifying view of seeing God in 1 John 3:2.

Isaiah 6:5: Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. [undone: Heb. cut off]
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