Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 5:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 5:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 5:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Christians believe that if they ask God for things that He wants, God will listen to them. They feel sure that God hears their prayers when they ask for things that are important to Him.

1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]

Contradiction with James 4:3

Highlights that prayers made with wrong motives are not granted, whereas 1 John 5:14 emphasizes asking according to God's will.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7-8

Promises that everyone who asks receives, which seems unconditional compared to 1 John 5:14's prerequisite of asking according to God's will.

Matthew 7:7-8: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Indicates that sin can hinder prayers from being heard, which contrasts with 1 John 5:14's assertion about confidence in prayer.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Shows Paul's unanswered prayer despite his faith, contradicting 1 John 5:14's assurance of hearing prayers.

2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

Stipulates belief as the only condition for receiving what is prayed for, differing from 1 John 5:14's condition of aligning with God's will.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].
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