Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 18:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 18:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 18:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author John, this means that Jesus was keeping all the people God gave to Him safe, just like He promised. Jesus made sure no one was lost or forgotten.

John 18:9: That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:5

Judas, who betrays Jesus, ends his life, suggesting a loss rather than preservation.

Matthew 27:5: And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Contradiction with John 17:12

Here, Jesus states that none were lost except the son of perdition, implying a contradiction in the preservation claim.

John 17:12: While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6

This passage discusses the possibility of falling away, suggesting it is possible to be lost.

Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23

Jesus declares that many will claim to know him but he will deny them, suggesting that some are indeed lost.

Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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