Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 16:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 16:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 16:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling his friends that the Holy Spirit will help them understand more about Jesus and make Jesus look great. The Holy Spirit will take what belongs to Jesus and show it to them so they can learn and feel close to Jesus.

John 16:14: He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you.

Contradiction with John 8:50

Jesus states that He does not seek His own glory, which contrasts with John 16:14 where it mentions that He shall glorify Jesus.

John 8:50: And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God says He will not give His glory to another, which contrasts with the idea of Jesus being glorified by another.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:7

Describes Jesus making Himself of no reputation, which could be seen as a contradiction to the idea of Him being glorified.

Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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