Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 14:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 14:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 14:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author John, Jesus is telling his friends that he is sharing important things with them while he is still with them. He wants them to remember his teachings even when he is not there.

John 14:25: These things have I spoken unto you, being [yet] present with you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts by emphasizing reliance on one's own understanding over teachings imparted by someone else.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Suggests that increased knowledge brings sorrow, conflicting with the positive guidance of the Holy Spirit mentioned in John 14:25.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Advises against worrying about the future, whereas John 14:25 prepares the disciples for future events.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

States that spiritual truths are foolishness to natural men, which conflicts with the understanding and teaching given in John 14:25.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with James 3:1

Warns about the stricter judgment of teachers, which contrasts the implicit encouragement to teach others found in John 14:25.

James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]
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