Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 15:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 15:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 15:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that He wants to share His happiness with us so that we can be really happy too. He wants us to feel full of joy just like He does.

John 15:11: These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and [that] your joy might be full.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:11

Explains that all things done under the sun are vanity and without profit, contrasting the joy and fulfillment in John 15:11.

Ecclesiastes 2:11: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all [was] vanity and vexation of spirit, and [there was] no profit under the sun.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

States that Jesus came not to bring peace but a sword, conflicting with the joy and peace mentioned in John 15:11.

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 Ecclesiastes 1:18

Says that in much wisdom is much grief, and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow, contrasting the fullness of joy in John 15:11.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 16:24

Calls for self-denial and bearing one's cross, which can be seen as opposing the complete joy referenced in John 15:11.

Matthew 16:24: Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:19

Speaks of rebuke and chastening for love, contrasting with the notion of joy in John 15:11.

Revelation 3:19: As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
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