Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 4:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 4:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 4:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Christians believe that God sent Jesus to save everyone in the world. They share this message because they have seen and know it's true.

1 John 4:14: And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son [to be] the Saviour of the world.

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse states that God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved, which aligns with the purpose in 1 John 4:14 rather than contradicting it.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with John 12:47

This verse indicates that Jesus did not come to judge the world but to save the world, similar to the message of 1 John 4:14, lacking contradiction.

John 12:47: And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Here, Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, which could be seen as contradicting the universal "Savior of the world" message in 1 John 4:14.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus says His kingdom is not of this world, which may contradict the world-saving aspect implied in 1 John 4:14.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus declares He did not come to bring peace, but a sword, potentially contradicting the salvation focus of 1 John 4:14.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
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