Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 13:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 13:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus knew that God had given him everything and that he came from God and would return to God. This means Jesus was very sure that God was with him and he had a special job to do.

John 13:3: Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

Contradiction with John 14:28

If Jesus says "I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I," it might contradict the notion in John 13:3 of having all things in His hands, implying equal power.

John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:7

Describes Jesus taking the form of a servant and being humble, which might contradict the authority and power mentioned in John 13:3.

Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

States that not even the Son knows the day or hour, which could contradict being in control of all things as suggested in John 13:3.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with Hebrews 5:8

Speaks of Jesus learning obedience, potentially contradicting the authority and omniscience implied in John 13:3.

Hebrews 5:8: Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

Contradiction with Mark 10:18

Jesus Himself says, "Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God," which might suggest a contradiction with John 13:3 regarding His divine authority.

Mark 10:18: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God.

Contradiction with John 5:30

Jesus says, "I can of mine own self do nothing," which seems to contradict having all power as suggested in John 13:3.

John 5:30: I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
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