Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:17
Suggests that nothing is too hard for the Lord, implying that only God can perform greater works.
Jeremiah 32:17: Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, [and] there is nothing too hard for thee: [too...: or, hid from thee]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
States God's ways and thoughts are higher than humans', implying humans cannot perform greater works than Jesus.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:29-30
Not all believers are given the same spiritual gifts, implying not all can do the works Jesus did.
1 Corinthians 12:29-30: [Are] all apostles? [are] all prophets? [are] all teachers? [are] all workers of miracles? [workers...: or, powers?]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
Advises testing spirits because not all who claim Christ’s power are genuine, implying contradictions with the idea of believers doing greater works.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Contradiction with James 4:15
Suggests all human actions depend on God's will, potentially conflicting with the certainty of doing greater works than Jesus.
James 4:15: For that ye [ought] to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction between this verse and other teachings about human limitations or the unique nature of divine power. If humans can do greater works than Jesus, it could challenge the belief in Jesus' unmatched divinity and authority. This might seem inconsistent with traditional views of Jesus as the ultimate expression of divine power, suggesting instead a broader distribution of such power among believers.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict with John 14:12 could be related to the expectation that believers will perform greater works than Jesus did. This might seem inconsistent with the view of Jesus's divine uniqueness and supremacy, as it suggests that ordinary believers can surpass what he accomplished. Some might find this hard to reconcile with the belief in Jesus as the ultimate manifestation of God's power and authority.
Paradox #3
John 14:12 suggests that believers will do works greater than those Jesus did. Some might see a contradiction because it implies followers could surpass Jesus in actions, which conflicts with the belief in Jesus's supreme authority and power. This can be puzzling for some people because it challenges traditional views about Jesus's unique and unmatched role.
Paradox #4
Some people might see a conflict in the idea that believers can do greater works than Jesus. It raises questions about whether humans can really surpass what is considered divine or perfect, leading to confusion or doubt about the nature of faith and divine power.