Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 17:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 17:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 17:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus wants everyone who follows Him to be together and united, just like He is one with God. This way, other people will see their love and believe that God sent Jesus.

John 17:21: That they all may be one; as thou, Father, [art] in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse states Jesus came to bring division rather than unity, contradicting the call for oneness in John 17:21.

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 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Paul addresses divisions among believers, which contrasts with the desired unity in John 17:21.

1 Corinthians 1:10-13: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Advises against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, which can be seen as contradictory to the unity among all that John 17:21 suggests.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus mentions bringing division, which opposes the unity mentioned in John 17:21.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 2:11-14

Illustrates a conflict between Peter and Paul, showing division among early Christians versus the unity in John 17:21.

Galatians 2:11-14: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
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