Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Andrew was one of the first people to hear about Jesus and decided to follow him. He was also the brother of Simon Peter, who became a very important friend of Jesus.

John 1:40: One of the two which heard John [speak], and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Contradicts by describing the commissioning of disciples to all nations, differing from John 1:40's focus on an individual's initial encounter.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with John 14:6

Presents Jesus as the sole path to God, which contrasts with John's description of varied disciples' roles.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Mark 9:38

Highlights someone casting out demons in Jesus' name who is not part of the direct group, conflicting with the individual focus of John 1:40.

Mark 9:38: And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:12

Shows early divisions and different leaders followed in the church, contradicting the singular following noted in John 1:40.

1 Corinthians 1:12: Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.
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