Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 13:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 13:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, after dinner was over, the bad thoughts that made Judas want to betray Jesus came from the devil, who whispered them into Judas's heart. Judas was one of Jesus's friends, but he decided to do something very wrong because of these bad thoughts.

John 13:2: And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's [son], to betray him;

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God does not tempt anyone, which can contradict the notion that the devil influenced Judas during supper.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:8

This verse claims that the devil has been sinning from the beginning. It contradicts the idea of specific inducement at a particular event like a supper.

1 John 3:8: He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13

This verse promises that God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, which might seem to oppose how easily Judas is swayed.

1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse emphasizes that only the counsel of the Lord will stand, suggesting a contradiction to the influence the devil appears to exert over Judas.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

This verse illustrates how evil intents can be used for good by God's providence, suggesting a contradiction by emphasizing divine sovereignty over human actions.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.
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