Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 21:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 21:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 21:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Peter asked Jesus what would happen to another disciple, showing that he was curious about his friend's future. Jesus wanted Peter to focus on his own path and not worry about others.

John 21:21: Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what [shall] this man [do]?

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse speaks against judging others, which contrasts with Peter's questioning of Jesus about John's destiny in John 21:21.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Romans 14:4

This verse emphasizes that it is not our place to judge another person's servant, contradicting Peter's focus on John's future in John 21:21.

Romans 14:4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:5

Advises against passing judgment before the appointed time, contrasting Peter's inquiry about John's fate in John 21:21.

1 Corinthians 4:5: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, which differs from Peter's curious questioning in John 21:21.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

Directs not to judge so as not to be judged, contrasting with Peter's curiosity about John's future in John 21:21.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
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