Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 14:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 14:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 14:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling his friends that they already know where he is going and how to get there. He means that by following him and his teachings, they will find the way to be with him again.

John 14:4: And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

Contradiction with Judges 13:22

This verse describes a fear of God, contradicting the sense of reassurance and knowing the way in John 14:4.

Judges 13:22: And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Emphasizes that a man's way is not in himself, contradicting the idea in John 14:4 that suggests the disciples know the way.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:24

Indicates a person's steps are directed by the Lord, challenging the premise in John 14:4 that they know the way.

Proverbs 20:24: Man's goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:7

States that a man does not know what is to be, conflicting with Jesus saying they know the way in John 14:4.

Ecclesiastes 8:7: For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? [when...: or, how it shall be?]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8

Asserts that God's ways are not man's ways, suggesting contradiction with the understanding of the way in John 14:4.

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

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

Declares the ways of God are unsearchable, opposing the knowledge of the way implied in John 14:4.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with Job 28:12-23

Questions the understanding of the place of wisdom, which could contradict the assurance of knowing the way in John 14:4.

Job 28:12-23: But where shall wisdom be found? and where [is] the place of understanding?
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