Contradiction with 1 John 4:4
This verse asserts that God is greater and abides in believers, implying that satanic influence, mentioned in John 13:27 when Satan enters Judas, cannot overpower a true believer.
1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Contradiction with James 4:7
Advises believers to resist the devil, promising he will flee, contradicting the inevitability of Satan entering Judas.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13
Suggests God provides a way to escape temptations, conflicting with the lack of resistance implied when Satan enters Judas.
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 Galatians 5:16
Promises that walking in the Spirit prevents fulfilling the lust of the flesh, contradicting Judas's actions led by Satan's influence.
Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:8-9
Urges vigilance against the devil and assures strength through faith, opposing the narrative of Judas's succumbing without resistance.
1 Peter 5:8-9: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:11
Encourages believers to put on the armor of God to stand against the devil, contrasting with how Judas is overtaken.
Ephesians 6:11: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Paradox #1
Some people think there is a conflict in this verse because it describes Satan entering Judas, which raises questions about free will and responsibility. If Judas was influenced by an external force like Satan, it might be seen as challenging the idea that he made a free choice to betray Jesus. This raises discussions about the balance between divine influence and human free will in religious teachings.
Paradox #2
John 13:27 could be seen as having a moral conflict because it involves Jesus acknowledging Judas's impending betrayal. The contradiction arises because Jesus, knowing Judas will betray Him, still allows it to happen. This raises questions about predestination, free will, and responsibility, as it seems to limit Judas's choice while holding him accountable for his actions.