Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 5:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 5:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 5:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, people asked John the Baptist about important things, and he told them what was true about Jesus. He was like a helper who pointed others to trust in Jesus.

John 5:33: Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.

Contradiction with John 5:36

Here, Jesus refers to the works given by the Father as a greater witness than John's testimony, contradicting the validation given in John 5:33.

John 5:36: But I have greater witness than [that] of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

Contradiction with John 8:18

Jesus claims the Father bears witness of Him, suggesting a different validation than relying on John's testimony.

John 8:18: I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.

Contradiction with John 15:27

Disciples are called witnesses, presenting another source of testimony beyond John the Baptist.

John 15:27: And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

Contradiction with John 8:54

Jesus emphasizes the Father's role in glorifying Him, contrasting with reliance on John's witness.

John 8:54: Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

Contradiction with John 10:25

The works done in the Father's name are evidence, presenting another form of testimony aside from John's witness.

John 10:25: Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
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