Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is talking about what he knows because he came from heaven, but many people don't believe what he says. Even though Jesus is sharing important things he has seen and heard, not everyone listens to him.

John 3:32: And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.

Contradiction with John 1:18

John 1:18 states that no one has seen God at any time, which contradicts John 3:32's implication that Jesus testifies to what He has seen and heard, suggesting He has directly seen God.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:9

This verse suggests that no human has seen, heard, or conceived the things God has prepared, which contradicts John 3:32, where it is implied that Jesus has firsthand knowledge of divine truths.

1 Corinthians 2:9: But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse states that no one can see God and live, in contradiction to John 3:32, which implies that Jesus has seen and heard things from God.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

It describes God as dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, contradicting the implication in John 3:32 that Jesus has a direct, clear testimony from what He has seen of God.

1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.
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