Contradiction with Romans 3:23
John 1:47 describes Nathanael as "an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile," implying a sense of righteousness; Romans 3:23 states "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," suggesting no one is without sin or guile.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
While John 1:47 highlights Nathanael's lack of deceit, Ecclesiastes 7:20 asserts, "For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not," contradicting the notion of complete guilelessness in any person.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Psalm 116:11
John 1:47's depiction of Nathanael suggests honesty, but Psalm 116:11 states, "I said in my haste, All men are liars," implying that universally, no one is entirely without guile or deceit.
Psalm 116:11: I said in my haste, All men [are] liars.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
Although John 1:47 praises Nathanael's guilelessness, 1 John 1:8 says, "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us," suggesting everyone has sin and deceit.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.