Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
John 3:17 speaks of Jesus coming not to condemn but to save the world, while Matthew 10:34 mentions Jesus bringing a sword, suggesting division and conflict.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Luke 12:49
John 3:17 emphasizes salvation and peace, whereas Luke 12:49 speaks about Jesus bringing fire and division, indicating a different purpose.
Luke 12:49: I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
Contradiction with Revelation 19:15
John 3:17 focuses on saving the world, while Revelation 19:15 describes Jesus executing judgment and wrath upon the nations.
Revelation 19:15: And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
Contradiction with Matthew 25:41
John 3:17 discusses saving the world, whereas Matthew 25:41 speaks of condemnation to eternal fire for some, highlighting judgment rather than salvation.
Matthew 25:41: Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9
John 3:17 emphasizes salvation, while 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 describes punishment for those who do not know God, indicating a different outcome.
2 Thessalonians 1:8-9: In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: [taking: or, yielding]