Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse contradicts John 17:9 by instructing to love and pray for enemies, while John 17:9 does not include the world in the prayers.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
These verses contradict John 17:9 by urging to love and do good to enemies and pray for those who mistreat, unlike the exclusion in John 17:9.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:1
This verse contradicts John 17:9 by encouraging prayers for all people, as opposed to the selective prayer in John 17:9.
1 Timothy 2:1: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men; [exhort: or, desire]
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
This verse contradicts John 17:9 by promoting doing good to all, contradicting the exclusive focus in John 17:9.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21
This verse contradicts John 17:9 by suggesting kindness to enemies, which contrasts with the selectiveness seen in John 17:9.
Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Paradox #1
John 17:9 might be seen as conflicting with the idea of universal love and salvation because it implies that Jesus's prayers are specifically for a select group rather than for the entire world. This could be seen as inconsistent with other teachings that emphasize God's love and salvation being available to all people.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction in that this verse seems to suggest that Jesus is only praying for a select group of people and not for everyone else. This can conflict with the idea that God's love and Jesus's message are meant for everyone universally.
Paradox #3
John 17:9 can raise questions about exclusivity and universality. Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of praying specifically for a certain group of people, which might seem inconsistent with the broader message of love and inclusivity shown elsewhere in the Bible. This could appear to conflict with passages that emphasize God's love for all humanity.