Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 14:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 14:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 14:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that He will not leave His followers alone like children without parents, and He promises to come back to be with them. This means that Jesus cares for His followers and will always be there to help them.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

In this verse, Jesus expresses a feeling of abandonment, contrasting with His promise in John 14:18 that He will not leave His disciples comfortless.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Mark 15:34

Similar to Matthew 27:46, this verse shows Jesus feeling forsaken, which contradicts His assurance of ongoing presence and comfort in John 14:18.

Mark 15:34: And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Psalm 22:1

This Old Testament verse reflects a cry of being forsaken, which stands in contrast to the certainty of never being left comfortless in John 14:18.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]
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