Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus was so passionate about God's house that He became very upset when He saw people disrespecting it. His friends remembered a special saying about someone being so full of love for God's house that it took over their feelings.

John 2:17: And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

John 2:17 depicts Jesus' zealous anger in cleansing the temple, while Matthew 5:39 instructs to resist not evil and turn the other cheek, suggesting a non-confrontational approach.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

John 2:17 expresses zeal in defending sacred spaces, but Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God, implying individuals should not take matters into their own hands.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:20

John 2:17 shows Jesus displaying wrath in response to temple misuse, whereas James 1:20 indicates that human wrath does not produce God's righteousness.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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