Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:70

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According to John, Jesus told his close followers that he picked all twelve of them to be his special friends, but one of them would turn against him. This means that even though Jesus picked them, someone would do something very wrong.

John 6:70: Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?

Contradiction with John 17:12

This verse states that Judas is the son of perdition and was lost, suggesting a lack of choice, which contradicts the idea that Jesus chose him as a disciple.

John 17:12: While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse speaks of doing the will of the Father as a criterion for being a true disciple, which could contradict the notion of Jesus choosing one who would betray Him.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 6:13

This verse highlights the intentional selection of the twelve apostles by Jesus, implying a deliberate choice that seems at odds with choosing someone who would ultimately betray Him.

Luke 6:13: And when it was day, he called [unto him] his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

Contradiction with Mark 3:14

This verse emphasizes Jesus' act of ordaining the twelve disciples to preach and have authority, creating tension with the idea of knowingly choosing a betrayer.

Mark 3:14: And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
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