Contradictions and Paradoxes in 3 John 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 3 John 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 3 John 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, he hopes to visit soon and talk in person. He believes seeing someone and chatting face to face is better than just writing letters.

3 John 1:14: But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

This verse advises not to boast about tomorrow, contradicting the goodbye in 3 John 1:14 which suggests a future meeting.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

These verses warn against making future plans without acknowledging God's will, contradicting the planned future meeting in 3 John 1:14.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises against worrying about tomorrow, contradicting the farewell anticipations for future interaction in 3 John 1:14.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
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