Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 14:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 14:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 14:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that one day everyone will understand that He is very close to God, like a daddy with his son, and that we can be really close to Jesus too, as if he is in our hearts. It’s like being part of a big, happy family where everyone is connected and loved.

John 14:20: At that day ye shall know that I [am] in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:24

This verse states that those who obey God's commands live in Him, implying a conditional requirement for the indwelling relationship, contrasting with the inherent unity suggested in John 14:20.

1 John 3:24: And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

This verse describes God as dwelling not in temples made with hands, suggesting a separation, as opposed to the intimate indwelling of believers in God and vice versa as conveyed in John 14:20.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize God's thoughts and ways being higher than human thoughts and ways, presenting a sense of separation rather than the unity spoken of in John 14:20.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse highlights the sinful nature of humanity and the resultant separation from God, contrasting with the intimate unity depicted in John 14:20.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

This verse states that God's eyes are too pure to look on evil, implying a separation from sinful humanity, which contradicts the concept of mutual indwelling in John 14:20.

Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
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