Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that John the Baptist didn't know who Jesus was at first. God told John that he would know Jesus because the Holy Spirit would come down and stay with Him, and Jesus would be the one to give people the Holy Spirit.

John 1:33: And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with John 3:34

John 1:33 states that the Spirit remains on Jesus only, while John 3:34 suggests God gives the Spirit without limit, implying availability to others too.

John 3:34: For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure [unto him].

Contradiction with Acts 10:44-46

John 1:33 emphasizes the Spirit descending on Jesus as a unique sign, but Acts 10:44-46 shows the Spirit falling on others, suggesting it's not exclusive to Jesus.

Acts 10:44-46: While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:20

John 1:33 focuses on the Spirit descending only on Jesus, whereas 1 John 2:20 indicates that believers have an anointing from the Holy One, implying they have the Spirit too.

1 John 2:20: But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

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