Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this means that God wants people to love and pray to Him with their hearts and honesty, not just by following rules. God is looking for people who are real and true in the way they show their love for Him.

John 4:23: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

Matthew 6:5 contrasts with John 4:23 by emphasizing the hypocrisy of those who worship for show, while John 4:23 highlights the genuine worship in spirit and truth that God seeks.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

Acts 17:24 suggests God does not dwell in temples made by hands, which contrasts with the idea of worshiping in a specific place, even though John 4:23 actually moves away from that notion.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with Mark 7:6

Mark 7:6 criticizes those who honor God with their lips while their hearts are far from Him, as opposed to the sincere worship in spirit and truth advocated in John 4:23.

Mark 7:6: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

Isaiah 29:13 speaks against worship that is based on human commandments rather than heartfelt devotion, whereas John 4:23 urges true worship from the heart.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

Romans 1:25 discusses exchanging the truth of God for a lie in worship, which contradicts the worship in truth mentioned in John 4:23.

Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]
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