Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:13

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

According to John, Jesus is telling his friends that they are right to call him their teacher and leader because that is who he truly is. Jesus wants them to understand that he is there to guide and help them.

John 13:13: Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for [so] I am.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8

This verse says not to be called Rabbi or master, but John 13:13 acknowledges calling Jesus Master and Lord.

Matthew 23:8: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:17

This verse questions calling anyone good but God, while John 13:13 accepts the titles of Master and Lord for Jesus.

Matthew 19:17: And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:6

This verse emphasizes only one Lord, God the Father, whereas John 13:13 refers to Jesus as Lord and Master.

1 Corinthians 8:6: But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him. [in: or, for]

Contradiction with Mark 10:18

This verse questions why anyone is called good, but John 13:13 accepts titles for Jesus, implying authority and goodness.

Mark 10:18: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

This verse states that God will not share His glory, yet John 13:13 accepts Jesus being called Lord and Master, implying shared glory.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
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