Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 4:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 4:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 4:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God wants us to love each other just like we love Him. If you say you love God, you should be kind and caring to other people too.

1 John 4:21: And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:37

This verse instructs believers to love Christ more than their own family members, which could be seen as a contradiction to the call to love one's brother.

Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 16:22

This verse declares that anyone who does not love the Lord is cursed, yet it doesn't mention the necessity to love one's brother directly.

1 Corinthians 16:22: If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

This verse suggests that one must "hate" family to follow Jesus, which seems to contradict loving one's brother.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:43-44

This passage describes the need to love enemies, emphasizing love beyond kin, which could contrast the focus solely on brotherly love.

Matthew 5:43-44: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:23-25

These verses describe "an eye for an eye" retribution, which can conflict with a message centered on love and forgiveness.

Exodus 21:23-25: And if [any] mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33-35

Here, there's a distinction between the wicked and righteous, implying differing treatments, contrasting with universal brotherly love.

Proverbs 3:33-35: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
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