Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 5:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 5:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 5:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, Jesus is saying that He does not need people to tell Him who He is or to prove His truth because He is already God's Son. However, Jesus shares His message so that people can learn about Him and be saved.

John 5:34: But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes justification by works, contradicting John 5:34, which suggests Jesus does not rely on human testimony for validation.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

This verse focuses on justification by faith without deeds, differing from John 5:34's emphasis on divine testimony rather than human validation.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could be that the verse suggests valuing testimony or authority of something not inherently good or reliable, which might contrast with the idea of seeking and accepting truth from trustworthy or divine sources alone. This can create confusion about where to place trust and how to discern truth.

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