Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Jesus states He came not to bring peace, but a sword, whereas John 12:46 portrays Him as a light to prevent darkness.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:21
Describes God dwelling in thick darkness, contrasting with Jesus bringing light to the world.
Exodus 20:21: And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God [was].
Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
God tells Moses that no one can see Him and live, contrary to the idea of Jesus illuminating life.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
States that God creates darkness, juxtaposing Jesus as solely a bringer of light.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with Amos 5:18
Warns that the day of the Lord is darkness, which conflicts with the idea of Jesus as a consistent light.
Amos 5:18: Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end [is] it for you? the day of the LORD [is] darkness, and not light.
Contradiction with John 1:5
Suggests that the light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
John 1:5: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. [comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14
States that an evil spirit from the Lord troubled Saul, differing from the idea of Jesus as a light overcoming darkness.
1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:12
The Lord has said He would dwell in thick darkness, contradictory to Jesus being light in John 12:46.
1 Kings 8:12: Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14
Asks what fellowship can light have with darkness, contrasting with the presence of darkness implied to exist.
2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
Declares that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all, differing slightly as John 12:46 focuses on Jesus as a light in the world.
1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Paradox #1
The verse speaks about bringing light to the world to overcome darkness, implying a clear distinction between good and evil. A possible contradiction could arise when individuals interpret "light" and "darkness" differently, leading to conflicting ideas about what is morally right or wrong. This can create inconsistency in how people apply the verse to real-life situations.