Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 5:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 5:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 5:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus found the man in the temple and told him to be good and not do wrong things anymore, so nothing bad would happen to him. It’s like when someone gets better, they should try to keep being good and healthy.

John 5:14: Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:17

This verse states "And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more," suggesting forgiveness of sins, whereas John 5:14 warns about continuing to sin leading to worse consequences.

Hebrews 10:17: And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. [And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their]

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

This verse says "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus," indicating no condemnation for believers, contradicting the warning in John 5:14.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

This verse promises forgiveness and cleansing from sin if confessed, potentially conflicting with John 5:14's implication of conditional consequences for sinning.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:12

This verse describes sins being removed "as far as the east is from the west," emphasizing forgiveness, whereas John 5:14 implies ongoing accountability for sin.

Psalm 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

This verse mentions God not remembering sins, which contrasts with the warning in John 5:14 about the potential consequences of sinning again.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in John 5:14 could be the implication that sin directly causes physical ailments or suffering. This could be seen as inconsistent with the experiences of many who suffer despite leading virtuous lives, suggesting that suffering might not always be a direct result of personal wrongdoing.

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