Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus tells the people that one day they will see a special connection between heaven and earth, where angels will go up and down to help and be with Jesus. It's like a bridge made of love and care between God and everyone on Earth.

John 1:51: And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.

Contradiction with Genesis 28:12

John 1:51 implies that the angels are ascending and descending upon the Son of Man, whereas Genesis 28:12 describes Jacob's ladder with angels ascending and descending on a ladder set on the earth.

Genesis 28:12: And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:27

John 1:51 suggests an open heaven with angels involved in divine communication, while Matthew 11:27 emphasizes the unique relationship and exclusive knowledge between the Father and the Son, without mentioning angels.

Matthew 11:27: All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and [he] to whomsoever the Son will reveal [him].

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:14

John 1:51 describes angels actively interacting with the Son of Man, whereas Hebrews 1:14 speaks of angels as ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation, not specifically mentioning their service to the Son of Man.

Hebrews 1:14: Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Contradiction with Colossians 2:18

John 1:51 suggests a positive interaction with angels, while Colossians 2:18 warns against the worship of angels, presenting a potentially negative view of angelic interactions.

Colossians 2:18: Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, [beguile...: or, judge against you] [in a...: Gr. being a voluntary in humility]

Contradiction with Revelation 22:8-9

John 1:51 suggests interaction with angels as part of divine revelation, but Revelation 22:8-9 shows an angel strictly forbidding worship, emphasizing servitude to God alone, which could imply a contradiction in the nature of these interactions.

Revelation 22:8-9: And I John saw these things, and heard [them]. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
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