Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 13:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 13:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus knew it was almost time for Him to leave the world and go to God. Because He loved His friends very much, He kept on loving them until the very end.

John 13:1: Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

This verse mentions that no one knows the timing of certain events, whereas John 13:1 speaks of Jesus knowing that his hour had come.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with Acts 1:7

States that times and seasons are not for anyone to know, possibly contrasting with Jesus' awareness of his time in John 13:1.

Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

Emphasizes the unknown nature of specific future events, implying a contrast to the awareness described in John 13:1.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Contradiction with Luke 2:49

Jesus expresses awareness of his mission early in life, potentially contrasting the emphasis on awareness in a particular moment in John 13:1.

Luke 2:49: And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Speaks of God's thoughts and ways being beyond human understanding, which might be seen as contrasting with the specific awareness of timing in John 13:1.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

States that there is a time for everything, which might contrast with the specific emphasis on Jesus knowing his hour in John 13:1.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
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