Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, Nicodemus was a Jewish leader who wanted to learn more about Jesus. He was curious and came to Jesus because he had questions about God's kingdom.

John 3:1: There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:18

The concept of the cross being foolishness to those who perish contrasts with the idea of seeking understanding exemplified in John 3 where Nicodemus seeks Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:18: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:13

Jesus speaks in parables so that seeing, they do not see, contrasting with Nicodemus' desire to understand what Jesus is expressing.

Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

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