Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 13:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 13:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that if someone has already been washed and is clean, they only need to clean their feet. This means most people are pure, but not everyone is, and Jesus knows who needs more help.

John 13:10: Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash [his] feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10

This verse speaks of being sanctified through the offering of Jesus Christ once for all, while John 13:10 suggests a need for repeated cleansing.

Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].

Contradiction with 1 John 1:7

This verse emphasizes continuous cleansing of sin by the blood of Jesus, whereas John 13:10 implies that not all are clean but need occasional washing.

1 John 1:7: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Contradiction with Titus 3:5

This verse describes salvation as a washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit, contrasting with the physical act of washing feet in John 13:10.

Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:26

This verse discusses cleansing through the word, differing from the physical act of cleansing in John 13:10.

Ephesians 5:26: That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

Contradiction with Galatians 3:27

This verse references baptism as a singular transformative washing, differing from the recurring cleansing in John 13:10.

Galatians 3:27: For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in John 13:10 arises from interpreting the difference between being "completely clean" and still needing to have your feet washed. Some might see this as inconsistent with the idea of spiritual cleanliness, questioning why a "clean" person would still need further purification. This can create confusion about the completeness of forgiveness or purification in Christian theology.

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