Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 21:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 21:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 21:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse means he is the disciple who saw everything happen and wrote it down, and people believe what he says is true. It's like when a friend tells you a story, and you trust them because they were there and know what happened.

John 21:24: This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5-6

These verses emphasize the purity and completeness of God's words, warning against adding to them, which some may argue conflicts with John's witness as a contribution to scripture.

Proverbs 30:5-6: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Paul describes relying solely on Jesus Christ and Him crucified, contrasting with John's specific testimony and broader narrative in his gospel.

1 Corinthians 2:1-2: And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:11-12

Paul's claim that his gospel is received through revelation, not from man, can seem at odds with John's firsthand account and testimony.

Galatians 1:11-12: But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:20-21

Instruction to avoid "profane and vain babblings," which could be interpreted as skepticism towards additional personal testimonies like that in John 21:24.

1 Timothy 6:20-21: O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane [and] vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: [science: Gr. knowledge]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:16

Peter asserts that the apostles did not follow "cunningly devised fables" but were eyewitnesses, indirectly questioning other forms of testimony that might not align with this claim.

2 Peter 1:16: For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Contradiction with Revelation 22:18-19

A warning against adding to the words of prophecy, which could conflict with the introduction of additional testimonies or narratives.

Revelation 22:18-19: For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
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