Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means that someone came to help people see the special light, which is like knowing about God's truth, so that everyone can believe in it and be happy. It's like someone turning on a flashlight in the dark so everyone can find their way.

John 1:7: The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all [men] through him might believe.

Contradiction with John 3:18

John 1:7 speaks of bearing witness to the light for all to believe, but John 3:18 states that those who do not believe are condemned already.

John 3:18: He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Contradiction with John 8:12

John 1:7 indicates that people need the witness to believe in the light, yet John 8:12 claims those who follow Jesus will not walk in darkness, implying immediate understanding.

John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Contradiction with John 12:37-40

John 1:7 suggests belief through witness, but John 12:37-40 acknowledges some won't believe despite seeing many miracles.

John 12:37-40: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with Romans 11:7-8

John 1:7 promotes belief through witnessing the light; however, Romans 11:7-8 notes that some were blinded and could not see or understand.

Romans 11:7-8: What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded [blinded: or, hardened]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

John 1:7 implies testimony will lead to belief in the light, yet 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 acknowledges the gospel can be hidden to those who are perishing.

2 Corinthians 4:3-4: But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
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