Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 17:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 17:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 17:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus made Himself holy and perfect for His friends, so they could also be made special and close to God by knowing the truth. Jesus did this because He loves them and wants them to be with God.

John 17:19: And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. [sanctified...: or, truly sanctified]

Contradiction with John 18:20

This verse discusses Jesus speaking openly to the world, contradicting the concept of sanctity and separation in John 17:19.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14

This verse calls believers the "light of the world," suggesting open visibility rather than sanctification and separation implied in John 17:19.

Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse states all have sinned, contrasting the idea of being sanctified in truth as mentioned in John 17:19.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:14

This verse speaks about believers being perfected through one offering, which differs from the ongoing sanctification process implied in John 17:19.

Hebrews 10:14: For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse speaks about unity in Christ, while John 17:19 focuses on sanctification and separation through truth.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

This asserts that claiming to be without sin is self-deceptive, contrasting with the sanctified state in John 17:19.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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