Contradiction with James 4:3
It states that asking and not receiving is due to asking with wrong motives, which contradicts the unconditional promise of receiving anything asked in Jesus' name in John 14:14.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with 1 John 5:14
It emphasizes that requests must align with God's will, contradicting the open-ended nature of the promise in John 14:14.
1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
It implies that simply calling on Jesus' name is not enough without doing the Father's will, contradicting the straightforward promise in John 14:14.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
Paul asked for the removal of his thorn and did not receive it, suggesting conditions to answered prayers, contrary to John 14:14.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Paradox #1
John 14:14 could pose a contradiction with the experience of unanswered prayers for believers. This verse suggests that prayers made in a certain way will be answered, but many people find that not all of their prayers seem to receive a response. This can create tension between the expectation set by the verse and personal experiences of prayer.
Paradox #2
John 14:14 might seem to conflict with the idea that not all prayers are answered exactly as requested. People may struggle with understanding why some prayers go unanswered despite the promise in this verse, leading to questions about the conditions for answered prayers or aligning them with God's will.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the differing interpretations of whether the promise made can be literally applied to all situations or if it's more spiritual or conditional in nature. Some people may struggle with unanswered prayers, experiencing a conflict between this promise and their reality. Additionally, there might be inconsistencies when comparing different translations and understandings over time in theological contexts.
Paradox #4
The potential scientific inconsistency with John 14:14 might involve the idea of asking for anything and it being granted, which contradicts the scientific principle that outcomes require consistent natural laws and cannot be altered by requests. In science, results are derived from observable and repeatable processes, not supernatural intervention.