Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 5:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 5:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 5:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God the Father doesn't judge people, but He has given that special job to Jesus, His Son. This means Jesus decides what's right and wrong.

John 5:22: For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

Contradiction with John 8:15

This verse states that Jesus judges no man, which contrasts with John 5:22 stating all judgment is committed to the Son.

John 8:15: Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

Contradiction with Acts 10:42

This verse designates Jesus as the judge of the living and the dead, supporting rather than contradicting John 5:22.

Acts 10:42: And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God [to be] the Judge of quick and dead.

Contradiction with James 4:12

This verse describes God as the one lawgiver and judge, suggesting a role for the Father in judgment that could be seen as a contrast to John 5:22.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Paradox #1

John 5:22 talks about judgment being given to the Son. Some might see a contradiction or conflict with other verses that mention God as the judge or places where Jesus says He did not come to judge. However, many understand these as different contexts or roles of Jesus, rather than actual contradictions.

Paradox #2

Some people might see a contradiction between John 5:22 and other parts of the Bible where God is described as the judge, like in the Old Testament. This might seem inconsistent because it raises questions about who actually judges: God or Jesus? The interpretation can differ based on theological perspectives.

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