Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 17:17

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

According to John, Jesus is asking God to make His followers pure and holy by using the truth. He says God's word is the truth that helps them become better.

John 17:17: Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Contradiction with Genesis 3:4

This verse suggests that the consequences of disobedience may not be as severe as stated, contrasting with the absolute truth of God's word in John 17:17.

Genesis 3:4: And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This indicates that all have sinned, highlighting human fallibility, whereas John 17:17 emphasizes the sanctifying power of truth.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This reflects that not everyone who acknowledges God will enter heaven, while John 17:17 underscores the truth as a sanctifying factor.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2

This states that everything is meaningless, which contrasts with the assertion in John 17:17 that God's word is truth.

Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.
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