Contradiction with John 15:19
John 15:19 suggests that if you were of the world, the world would love you, which contrasts with John 17:14's mention of being not of the world and thus facing hatred.
John 15:19: If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Contradiction with Luke 6:26
Luke 6:26 warns against being spoken well of by all, which contradicts John 17:14 as it indicates an alignment with the world.
Luke 6:26: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.
Contradiction with James 4:4
James 4:4 states that friendship with the world is enmity with God, opposing John 17:14's notion of not being of the world.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:15
1 John 2:15 instructs not to love the world, which seems contrary to John 17:14's concept of being hated by the world for not belonging to it.
1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Contradiction with Romans 12:2
Romans 12:2 instructs believers to not conform to the world, which could contrast with John 17:14 implying that the distinction results in hatred.
Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in John 17:14 could be seen in the tension between being part of the world and not being part of it. Followers might struggle with how to live in the world but not adopt its values, which can lead to feelings of exclusion or conflict with societal norms. This can create a challenge in balancing faith with everyday life.