Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 14:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 14:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 14:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling us that He follows God’s instructions because He loves Him. He wants everyone to see His love for God by doing what God asks Him to do.

John 14:31: But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

John 14:31 emphasizes Jesus' love and obedience to the Father, portraying a message of peace, whereas Matthew 10:34 speaks about Jesus bringing a sword, not peace, implying division.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

John 14:31 focuses on Jesus' obedience to God's will which is good, but Isaiah 45:7 states that God creates evil, which could seem contradictory to the idea of solely good intentions.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with James 1:13

John 14:31 shows Jesus adhering to God's will, suggesting it is always for good, while James 1:13 states that God cannot be tempted by evil nor does He tempt anyone, raising some question about the nature of God's will.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
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