Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 3:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 3:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 3:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 John, God wants us to trust in Jesus and show love to each other. It's like saying we should believe in Jesus and be kind to everyone, just like God told us to.

1 John 3:23: And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse emphasizes the exclusivity of worship towards God, while 1 John 3:23 calls for belief in Jesus Christ, suggesting a dual focus on God and Jesus.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:37-39

These verses emphasize the commandment to love God and others as foundational, potentially placing them in a different hierarchical structure than belief in Jesus as stated in 1 John 3:23.

Matthew 22:37-39: This is the first and great commandment.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse highlights the necessity of works alongside faith, which can be seen as contradicting the simpler focus on belief and love in 1 John 3:23.

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

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