Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 17:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 17:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 17:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is talking to God and saying he made God proud by doing all the important jobs God asked him to do on Earth. He is happy because he did what he was supposed to do and showed how great God is.

John 17:4: I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

John's verse speaks of completing the work given by God, whereas this verse suggests all have sinned and fall short of God's glory, implying incompleteness or failure.

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

Contradiction with Philippians 3:12

John's verse indicates completion of God's work, but this verse shows an ongoing pursuit towards perfection, acknowledging incompletion.

Philippians 3:12: Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:7

John 17:4 claims the completion of work on earth, while this verse speaks of finishing the race and keeping the faith, suggesting a future event rather than a completed task.

2 Timothy 4:7: I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:

Contradiction with Luke 22:42

John's verse states Jesus has glorified God by completing His work, yet this verse shows Jesus asking for the possibility of changing His destined path, indicating potential incompletion.

Luke 22:42: Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. [willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove]

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

John 17:4 shows Jesus glorifying God having completed the work, whereas this verse depicts a moment of abandonment, which could suggest unfulfilled mission or separation.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
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