Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 5:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 5:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 5:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that He does not need praise or approval from people because He is focused on what God thinks. He wants us to understand that God's opinion is what truly matters.

John 5:41: I receive not honour from men.

Contradiction with Matthew 3:17

John 5:41 states that Jesus does not receive honor from men, whereas Matthew 3:17 shows God giving honor to Jesus by declaring Him as His beloved Son.

Matthew 3:17: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Contradiction with John 8:54

John 5:41 mentions Jesus not receiving honor from men, yet in John 8:54, Jesus speaks about His Father honoring Him.

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 Philippians 2:9-10

In contradiction to John 5:41's notion of not receiving honor from men, Philippians 2:9-10 describes God exalting Jesus and every knee bowing to Him, indicating honor and reverence.

Philippians 2:9-10: Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:15-16

This passage contradicts John 5:41 by describing Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of lords, positions that inherently come with honor.

1 Timothy 6:15-16: Which in his times he shall shew, [who is] the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
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