Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 13:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 13:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 13:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling his friends that he will soon leave them, and they won't be able to follow him where he is going. But he wants them to understand that this is part of a special plan.

John 13:33: Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

This verse records Jesus saying, "I am with you always," which contradicts the notion of His departure in John 13:33.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with John 14:18

This verse states, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you," suggesting His continued presence in contrast to John 13:33.

John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]

Contradiction with John 16:7

Here Jesus says, "It is expedient for you that I go away," which offers a reason for leaving, whereas John 13:33 simply states His departure.

John 16:7: Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

In this verse, it's promised, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee," which seems to contradict the leaving statement in John 13:33.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:20

This verse says, "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them," contradicting the idea of absence suggested in John 13:33.

Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
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