Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that He and others are telling the truth about what they know and have seen, but some people don't want to believe what they're saying. It's like when you tell someone something important that you know is true, but they don't want to listen.

John 3:11: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:18

John 3:11 speaks of the testimony being certain and true, while 1 Corinthians 1:18 refers to the message of the cross being foolishness to those who are perishing.

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 1 Corinthians 2:14

John 3:11 is about speaking of what is known and seen as true, whereas 1 Corinthians 2:14 claims the natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, implying a disconnect in understanding.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

In John 3:11, the testimony of Jesus is clear, but 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 talks about the gospel being veiled to those who are perishing, suggesting a contradiction regarding who receives the message.

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

Contradiction with John 8:43-45

John 3:11 emphasizes speaking the truth, but John 8:43-45 shows a lack of understanding and acceptance of Jesus’ words, highlighting unbelief and rejection of the truth.

John 8:43-45: Why do ye not understand my speech? [even] because ye cannot hear my word.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

John 3:11 discusses open testimony, yet Matthew 11:25 suggests that certain truths are hidden from the wise and revealed only to little children.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10

John 3:11's emphasis is on communication of known truths, contradictory to Isaiah 6:9-10, which describes people hearing but not understanding, seeing but not perceiving.

Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with Acts 28:26-27

John 3:11 suggests clarity in testimony, while Acts 28:26-27 reflects on people's inability to understand and perceive the message of God.

Acts 28:26-27: Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:

Contradiction with Romans 11:8

John 3:11 speaks of witnessing and testifying, but Romans 11:8 talks about God giving people a spirit of stupor, so they do not see or hear the truth.

Romans 11:8: (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. [slumber: or, remorse]
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