Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 2:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 2:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 2:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, because Jesus also faced hard choices and difficult times, he can help us when we feel tempted to do something we know isn't right. Jesus understands how we feel and wants to support us.

Hebrews 2:18: For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, which contradicts Hebrews 2:18, where it mentions that Jesus suffered being tempted.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:5

It claims that in Jesus there is no sin, which may seem contradictory because Hebrews 2:18 suggests Jesus was tempted, implying susceptibility.

1 John 3:5: And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:15

While it mentions Jesus was tempted in all ways like us but without sin, it subtly contrasts with Hebrews 2:18 by emphasizing His sinlessness despite temptations.

Hebrews 4:15: For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin.

Contradiction with John 8:29

States that Jesus always does things that please God, contrasting with the implication in Hebrews 2:18 that temptation might mean a struggle to remain sinless.

John 8:29: And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
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