John 3:34 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to John, Jesus, who was sent by God, speaks God's words because God gave him the Holy Spirit fully and completely. This means Jesus brings God's message to everyone without holding anything back.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:9

This verse states that we know and prophesy in part, which contradicts John 3:34 saying God gives the Spirit without measure unto Jesus.

1 Corinthians 13:9: For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

Contradiction with Numbers 11:17

This verse shows the Spirit being distributed in measures to elders, whereas John 3:34 suggests Jesus received it without measures.

Numbers 11:17: And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which [is] upon thee, and will put [it] upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear [it] not thyself alone.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 2:9

Here, Elisha asks for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, implying limitations and measures, contrasting with the limitless Spirit in John 3:34.

2 Kings 2:9: And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

This verse implies limitations in Jesus’ works due to unbelief, whereas John 3:34 suggests a measureless Spirit empowering Him.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

It affirms that Jesus could do no mighty work there, suggesting a limitation conflicting with John 3:34's unlimited Spirit.

Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with Acts 2:4

The apostles were filled with the Holy Ghost, signifying a separate instance of receiving the Spirit, whereas John 3:34 indicates Jesus received it fully and continuously.

Acts 2:4: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14

The Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, indicating the Spirit's presence can be conditional or measured, contradicting John 3:34.

1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]