Contradiction with John 14:6
This verse emphasizes that Jesus is the only way to the Father, whereas John 17:3 focuses on knowing the Father and Jesus for eternal life.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:20
This verse states Jesus Himself is the true God and eternal life, contrasting with John 17:3's distinction between the only true God and Jesus Christ.
1 John 5:20: And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, [even] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction with John 17:3 could relate to the nature of Jesus in the context of the Trinity. Some interpretations might see a conflict between this verse and the belief in Jesus being fully divine, as it emphasizes knowing "the only true God" and Jesus Christ separately. This could be seen as challenging the concept of the Trinity, where God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit are all of one essence.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a conflict with other verses that suggest Jesus is divine. John 17:3 might be interpreted as emphasizing the distinction between God and Jesus, which could seem inconsistent with the idea of the Trinity, where God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are considered one. This confusion often arises in discussions about the nature of God and Jesus in Christian doctrine.