Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Gospel of John, Jesus and his friends went to a place called Judea. There, Jesus stayed with them and helped people by baptizing them.

John 3:22: After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

Contradiction with James 4:8

This verse encourages drawing near to God, highlighting an inward spiritual act, whereas John 3:22 emphasizes an outward physical act of baptism.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

This verse suggests praying in secret as a personal spiritual act, whereas John 3:22 involves a public act of baptism.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:17

Paul states that Christ sent him not to baptize but to preach the gospel, which contrasts with John 3:22 where Jesus is engaged in baptizing.

1 Corinthians 1:17: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [words: or, speech]
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