Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 13:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 13:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people sitting with Jesus didn't know why Jesus was talking to one person in a special way. They were confused and didn't understand what Jesus meant.

John 13:28: Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:3

Proverbs 15:3 states that the eyes of the Lord are in every place, which contrasts with John 13:28 where the disciples did not understand what Jesus meant.

Proverbs 15:3: The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:26

Matthew 10:26 asserts that nothing secret will remain hidden, conflicting with the disciples' ignorance in John 13:28.

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

Contradiction with Mark 4:22

Mark 4:22 suggests that nothing is hidden except to be revealed, which opposes the idea in John 13:28 of the disciples not knowing Jesus' meaning.

Mark 4:22: For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:10

1 Corinthians 2:10 says God has revealed things to us through the Spirit, contradicting John 13:28 where the disciples do not perceive Jesus' intentions.

1 Corinthians 2:10: But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
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