Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 17:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 17:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 17:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is asking God for his friends to be with him, so they can see how great he is. Jesus says that God loved him even before the world was made.

John 17:24: Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:10

This verse speaks of God's will being done on earth, suggesting a focus on earthly endeavors, whereas John 17:24 speaks of Jesus’ desire for believers to be with Him in heaven.

Matthew 6:10: Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven.

Contradiction with John 3:13

This verse states that no man has ascended to heaven except Jesus, which seems to contrast with Jesus’ wish in John 17:24 for believers to be with Him where He is.

John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:50

Here, it states that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, potentially contradicting the idea of believers being with Jesus in glory as implied in John 17:24.

1 Corinthians 15:50: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Contradiction with Acts 7:49

This verse quotes God as saying Heaven is His throne, emphasizing God's presence there, in contrast to Jesus’ statement about sharing His heavenly presence with believers in John 17:24.

Acts 7:49: Heaven [is] my throne, and earth [is] my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what [is] the place of my rest?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:20

This verse mentions the necessity of exceeding righteousness to enter the kingdom of heaven, which may seem at odds with the unconditional desire expressed by Jesus for believers to be with Him in heaven in John 17:24.

Matthew 5:20: For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Paradox #1

The potential moral conflict in John 17:24 could be seen in the exclusivity of Jesus' desire for certain individuals to be with him, which might seem to conflict with the concept of universal love and equality. Some might question why only specific people are chosen for this special relationship, which could appear inconsistent with the idea that everyone is equally loved and valued.

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