Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is like the groom at a wedding, and his friend, like John the Baptist, is very happy to hear his voice, just like a friend is happy for the groom. This means John the Baptist is joyful because Jesus is here and his mission is being completed.

John 3:29: He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:15

This verse refers to Jesus as the bridegroom, which does not directly contradict but instead affirms John 3:29, as both describe Jesus as the bridegroom.

Matthew 9:15: And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

Contradiction with Mark 2:19-20

Similarly to Matthew 9:15, this verse describes Jesus as the bridegroom, which aligns with John 3:29 rather than contradicting it.

Mark 2:19-20: And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.

Contradiction with Luke 5:34-35

Like the previous references, this passage also describes Jesus as the bridegroom, in alignment with John 3:29.

Luke 5:34-35: And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

Contradiction with Revelation 19:7-9

These verses describe the marriage of the Lamb (Jesus), agreeing with the imagery in John 3:29 instead of contradicting it.

Revelation 19:7-9: Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
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