Contradiction with Matthew 12:30
While John 14:24 states that someone who does not love Jesus does not keep His words, Matthew 12:30 implies that not being with Jesus means one is against Him, suggesting a more binary distinction without mentioning love directly.
Matthew 12:30: He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
Contradiction with Romans 2:13
John 14:24 emphasizes love as a basis for keeping Jesus' words, whereas Romans 2:13 suggests that hearing the law is insufficient, and being a doer is what justifies, focusing on actions more than love.
Romans 2:13: (For not the hearers of the law [are] just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
Contradiction with James 1:22
This verse emphasizes being doers of the word, while John 14:24 ties keeping the word to love for Jesus, introducing a relational aspect rather than a mere obedience action.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
John 14:24 implies a relational aspect with Jesus as a prerequisite to keeping His words; however, 1 John 4:8 states that anyone who does not love does not know God since God is love, associating knowing God with love rather than keeping words.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise if someone believes in the importance of respecting diverse beliefs and fostering unity among different people. The verse emphasizes obedience to the teachings of a specific faith, which could potentially conflict with valuing and accepting the legitimacy of all belief systems equally. This might create tension for those who prioritize inclusivity and religious pluralism.