Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world not to punish or blame people, but to help and rescue everyone so they can be safe and happy with God. God wants everyone to feel His love and have a chance to be saved.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

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]
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