Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 13:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 13:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, one of Jesus' closest friends was leaning on Him and asked Jesus gently, "Lord, who is going to do something bad?" This shows how the friend trusted Jesus and wanted to know His secret.

John 13:25: He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse discourages vain repetitions in prayer, whereas John 13:25 demonstrates intimate and direct communication with Jesus.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8

This verse speaks about honoring with lips while the heart is far away, contrasting with John 13:25’s portrayal of earnest and close personal communication.

Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Mark 4:12

This verse highlights the idea that things are intentionally made unclear, which contrasts with the direct and open nature of the request made in John 13:25.

Mark 4:12: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and [their] sins should be forgiven them.

Contradiction with Luke 6:46

This verse questions why people call upon Jesus without following his teachings, whereas John 13:25 shows an act of direct calling and communication.

Luke 6:46: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

Contradiction with John 12:40

This passage talks about the hearts being hardened and eyes blinded, which contradicts the immediacy and awareness in the dialogue recorded in John 13:25.

John 12:40: He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with [their] eyes, nor understand with [their] heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

Contradiction with John 21:17

Contrasts with John 13:25 by demonstrating Peter's hesitation and distress about understanding Jesus, as opposed to the lean and query of John in close proximity.

John 21:17: He saith unto him the third time, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
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