Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 13:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 13:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus felt very sad because He knew one of His friends would do something bad to Him. He wanted to tell His friends the truth about what was going to happen.

John 13:21: When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

This verse suggests that the Lord God reveals His secrets to His prophets, while John 13:21 highlights an unexpected betrayal.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

This verse states that a talebearer reveals secrets, contrasting with the subtlety and hidden nature of the betrayal in John 13:21.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with Psalm 41:9

In this verse, betrayal by a close friend is acknowledged, which could seem to contradict the surprise element of the betrayal in John 13:21.

Psalm 41:9: Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up [his] heel against me. [mine...: Heb. the man of my peace] [lifted...: Heb. magnified]

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

This verse suggests that God turns evil intentions into good, which may seem at odds with the distress of Jesus's soul in John 13:21.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:26

This verse states that nothing is covered that shall not be revealed, conflicting with the hidden nature of Judas's betrayal at the moment mentioned in John 13:21.

Matthew 10:26: Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
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