Contradiction with John 3:5
Jesus emphasizes being born of water and the Spirit as essential for entering the kingdom of God, whereas 1 John 5:6 emphasizes Jesus coming by water and blood.
John 3:5: Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with John 7:38-39
Speaks of the Spirit being given to those who believe, which implies a future event after Jesus was glorified. However, 1 John 5:6 says Jesus came by water and blood, and it is the Spirit who testifies to this.
John 7:38-39: He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
Contradiction with Matthew 3:11
John the Baptist mentions baptizing with water for repentance, while Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, indicating different roles for water and Spirit from what 1 John 5:6 might imply.
Matthew 3:11: I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire:
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:22
States that almost all things are cleansed with blood and implies the necessity of shedding blood for forgiveness, which contrasts with the spiritual emphasis of 1 John 5:6 where the Spirit, water, and blood testify.
Hebrews 9:22: And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:50
Indicates that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, which seems at odds with the emphasis on Jesus coming by blood in 1 John 5:6.
1 Corinthians 15:50: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in 1 John 5:6 because it discusses Jesus coming by water and blood, but it is not clear what the water refers to. Different interpretations could imply inconsistencies if not reconciled, such as differing views on whether the water symbolizes baptism, physical birth, or something else. This ambiguity can lead to conflict in understanding among different theological perspectives.
Paradox #2
The verse talks about Jesus coming by water and blood, which some interpret in a variety of ways, including symbolically or literally. Scientifically, the idea of a divine nature that transcends normal physical birth and natural laws can conflict with our understanding of biology and human physiology. The concept of someone being both fully divine and fully human might not fit with scientific explanations of genetics or biology.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction or inconsistency in 1 John 5:6 could revolve around differing interpretations of spiritual truth and testimony, particularly in understanding how Jesus is represented. Some may find a conflict in how physical and spiritual elements are presented together, possibly leading to varied interpretations about the nature of faith and evidence.