Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus comes from heaven and is more important than anyone on earth. People from earth talk about earthly things, but Jesus talks about heavenly things because He is from heaven.

John 3:31: He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:11

This verse states that among those born of women, no one is greater than John the Baptist, suggesting a higher earthly status than implied in John 3:31.

Matthew 11:11: Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:47

This verse explains the first man is of the earth, earthy; the second man is the Lord from heaven, which contradicts John 3:31's claim that he who comes from heaven is above all.

1 Corinthians 15:47: The first man [is] of the earth, earthy: the second man [is] the Lord from heaven.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9

This verse claims there is nothing new under the sun, contradicting the notion in John 3:31 that someone from above has a distinct superiority.

Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.

Contradiction with Psalm 115:16

This verse states the earth has been given to the children of men, potentially contradicting the dominion implied in John 3:31 by one who comes from above.

Psalm 115:16: The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

Contradiction with John 8:23

Although Jesus says he is from above and not of this world, it can be interpreted as aligning with John 3:31, yet it can also imply uniqueness that challenges the generality suggested.

John 8:23: And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
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