John 15:25 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author, John, Jesus is saying that some people did not like Him even though He did nothing wrong, and this happened to show that what was written about Him long ago in their holy books was true. It’s like when something is promised in a story, and it really happens just like it said.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love and bless enemies, while John 15:25 refers to being hated without reason.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises living peaceably with all, which contradicts being hated without cause as mentioned in John 15:25.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:12

This verse states that love covers all sins, whereas John 15:25 speaks of hatred without a cause.

Proverbs 10:12: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:13

This verse tells believers not to be surprised if the world hates them, aligning with John 15:25 but contrasting with the lack of reason for being hated.

1 John 3:13: Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse indicates that when a man's ways please the Lord, he makes his enemies to be at peace with him, in contrast to the unprovoked hatred in John 15:25.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:22

This verse mentions being hated for Christ's name, indicating a cause, unlike the baseless hatred in John 15:25.