Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 15:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 15:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 15:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling us that we need to stay close to Him, like a little branch that needs the vine to grow fruit. Just like the branch can't do anything without the vine, we can't do good things without Jesus helping us.

John 15:4: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Suggests that one can accomplish things through Christ, contradicting the notion of complete dependence on abiding for results.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Romans 8:9

States that Christ is in all believers, potentially contradicting the need to "abide" to have Christ within as mentioned in John 15:4.

Romans 8:9: But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Offers that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask, suggesting an alternative path to receiving from God beyond abiding.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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