Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 17:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 17:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 17:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is asking God to take care of his friends because he is leaving the world, and he wants them to be united and close like he is with God. Jesus is praying for his friends to be safe and stay together.

John 17:11: And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we [are].

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

John 17:11 speaks of unity and being one, while this verse talks about bringing division rather than peace.

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 Luke 12:51

John 17:11 focuses on unity, contrasting with this verse which states that Jesus did not come to bring peace, but division.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Genesis 11:8

John 17:11 emphasizes unity and oneness, whereas this verse describes how God scattered people, leading to division.

Genesis 11:8: So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.

Contradiction with Judges 9:23

John 17:11 discusses harmony, while this verse describes God sending evil to cause division.

Judges 9:23: Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 23:22-23

John 17:11 advocates for unity, differing from this verse where Saul seeks to divide and conquer.

1 Samuel 23:22-23: Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, [and] who hath seen him there: for it is told me [that] he dealeth very subtilly. [haunt...: Heb. foot shall be]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:19

John 17:11 focuses on unity, unlike this verse which speaks about Israel rebelling and dividing from the house of David.

1 Kings 12:19: So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. [rebelled: or, fell away]

Contradiction with Matthew 25:32-33

John 17:11 unifies, differing from this verse where people are separated like sheep and goats.

Matthew 25:32-33: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth [his] sheep from the goats:
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