Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 4:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 4:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 4:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God showed us what true love is by sending His Son to fix what we did wrong, even though we didn't love Him first. It means God loves us so much that He gave us Jesus to help make us friends with Him again.

1 John 4:10: Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

This verse states that God regretted making humans, which contradicts the notion of a consistent loving intention from God as portrayed in 1 John 4:10.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

This verse shows God changing His mind about disaster, which contrasts with the unchanging love and purpose asserted in 1 John 4:10.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Numbers 11:1

Here, God's anger kindles against people for complaining, which can be seen as conflicting with the unconditional love expressed in 1 John 4:10.

Numbers 11:1: And [when] the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard [it]; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed [them that were] in the uttermost parts of the camp. [complained: or, were as it were complainers] [it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse suggests God creates both peace and evil, challenging the view of pure love and sacrifice in 1 John 4:10.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:38

The verse implies both good and bad come from God, contradicting the purely loving character outlined in 1 John 4:10.

Lamentations 3:38: Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?

Contradiction with Amos 3:6

Indicates God causes disasters, which contrasts with the sacrificial love solely portrayed in 1 John 4:10.

Amos 3:6: Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done [it]? [be afraid: or, run together?] [the LORD...: or, shall not the LORD do somewhat?]

Contradiction with Malachi 1:3

States Esau was hated by God, conflicting with the unconditional love mentioned in 1 John 4:10.

Malachi 1:3: And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness.

Contradiction with Romans 9:13

Reiterates the idea of God loving some and hating others, opposing the all-encompassing love in 1 John 4:10.

Romans 9:13: As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
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