Contradiction with 2 Kings 2:11
Elijah ascended into heaven, which seems to contradict John 3:13's implication that no one but Jesus has ascended to heaven.
2 Kings 2:11: And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, [there appeared] a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:5
Enoch was taken by God without seeing death, potentially contradicting the idea that no one else ascended to heaven.
Hebrews 11:5: By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Contradiction with Acts 2:34
States that David did not ascend into the heavens, which can seem to affirm John 3:13 and contradict it by implying others might have.
Acts 2:34: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:2
Paul speaks of a man caught up to the third heaven, suggesting others may have had heavenly experiences.
2 Corinthians 12:2: I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.
Paradox #1
John 3:13 might seem to conflict with references to other figures in the Bible who are described as going to heaven, such as Enoch and Elijah. This could create a perception of inconsistency regarding who has ascended to heaven.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction is that John 3:13 says that no one has ascended to heaven except Jesus, but other biblical stories, like Elijah being taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, suggest otherwise. This creates an inconsistency regarding who has ascended to heaven.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in John 3:13 might relate to the concept of people ascending to heaven, as modern science does not have evidence or support for the physical ascension of humans to a supernatural realm like heaven. Generally, science focuses on observable, testable phenomena within the natural universe, and does not address metaphysical beliefs or events. Therefore, such claims are outside the scope of scientific inquiry.
Paradox #4
Some people might see a contradiction with the belief that others were taken to heaven before Jesus, like Elijah or Enoch. This could seem inconsistent with the idea that Jesus is the only one who has ascended and descended from heaven. However, interpretations and theological views vary among different religious traditions.