Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, people can only have what God gives them. Everything good we have comes from heaven.

John 3:27: John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. [receive: or, take unto himself]

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse suggests that every good gift is from above and comes from God, aligning with the idea that a man can only receive what is given to him from heaven, rather than contradicting it.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse implies that one can receive through asking and seeking, suggesting a human initiative in receiving, which might seem contrary to the idea that a man can only receive what is given from heaven.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This suggests that God supplies every need, aligning more with divine provision rather than contradicting the statement that a man can only receive what avails from heaven.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4

This verse implies that diligent hands bring wealth, suggesting personal effort contributes to receiving, which could be seen as contrasting with the idea that a man can only receive what is given from heaven.

Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17

Suggests that God provides us with everything for our enjoyment, again aligning more with divine blessing than contradicting John 3:27.

1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or inconsistency in John 3:27 could involve the idea of whether humans have any role or agency in their achievements and the things they receive, as the verse suggests everything comes from heaven. This might conflict with beliefs about personal responsibility and effort.

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