Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 13:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 13:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus washed his friends' feet to show them how to be kind and to serve others. He wanted them to understand that being a leader means helping and caring for people.

John 13:12: So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

Contradiction with Matthew 20:28

Contradicts the act of Jesus serving others in John 13:12, as it emphasizes His role as one who serves, aligning rather than contradicting.

Matthew 20:28: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Contradiction with Mark 10:45

Similarly parallels rather than contradicts, as Jesus speaks of serving, while John 13:12 demonstrates this service.

Mark 10:45: For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Contradiction with Luke 22:27

Offers a similar theme of leadership through service, which complements rather than clashes with John 13:12.

Luke 22:27: For whether [is] greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? [is] not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:7

Aligns with Jesus taking the form of a servant, supporting rather than opposing the act in John 13:12.

Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:3

Encourages leading by example, coinciding with the demonstration in John 13:12 instead of contradicting it.

1 Peter 5:3: Neither as being lords over [God's] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. [being lords over: or, overruling]
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