Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 14:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 14:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 14:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Judas (not the bad one) asked Jesus why He would show Himself to them but not to everyone else. Jesus was saying that He would be close to those who love Him and listen to His words, even if others can’t see Him.

John 14:22: Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse describes God's love for the entire world, which contrasts with the notion of showing oneself only to the disciples, as queried by Judas (not Iscariot) in John 14:22.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14

This verse refers to believers as the "light of the world," suggesting that their works should be evident to all, contrasting with the idea of Jesus manifesting only to his disciples.

Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Mark 16:15

This verse commands the disciples to preach to every creature, implying a universal manifestation of Jesus, against the private manifestation questioned in John 14:22.

Mark 16:15: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

This verse indicates that the disciples will be witnesses to the ends of the earth, which implies a broader revelation than the limited one queried in John 14:22.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

This verse expresses God's desire for all men to be saved and know the truth, contradicting the idea of selective manifestation suggested by the disciple's question in John 14:22.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
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