Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when he saw Jesus coming, he called Him the "Lamb of God," which means Jesus would help take away all the bad things people do in the world. This shows that Jesus is very special and came to make things better for everyone.

John 1:29: The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. [taketh away: or, beareth]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse suggests that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, implying a different mechanism for the removal of sin than attributed to Jesus in John 1:29.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

This verse states that there is not a just man upon earth that does good and sins not, which may contradict the notion in John 1:29 that sins can be completely taken away by a singular action.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse states that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, suggesting universal sinfulness which may contrast with the cleansing role indicated in John 1:29.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25

This verse emphasizes God's role in blotting out transgressions, possibly contrasting the depiction of Jesus as the central figure in taking away sin as presented in John 1:29.

Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in this verse could be the idea of one person taking away the wrongs of all people, which might seem unfair or inconsistent with the idea of personal responsibility. This could raise questions about how justice and forgiveness work.

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