Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that what He teaches is not something He made up, but it comes from God who sent Him. This means Jesus is sharing God's message with everyone.

John 7:16: Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

Contradiction with John 5:30

This verse suggests that Jesus can do nothing on his own, but only seeks the will of the Father, whereas John 7:16 implies His teachings come directly from God.

John 5:30: I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

Contradiction with John 8:28

In this verse, Jesus states He does nothing on his own authority, yet John 7:16 suggests the teaching is His.

John 8:28: Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am [he], and [that] I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

Contradiction with John 10:30

Jesus asserts that He and the Father are one, suggesting a shared authority, contradicting the notion of derived teaching authority in John 7:16.

John 10:30: I and [my] Father are one.

Contradiction with John 12:49

This verse indicates that Jesus speaks not from his own authority, which contrasts with the implication in John 7:16 that His teaching is not His own invention.

John 12:49: For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

Contradiction with John 14:10

Here, Jesus states He is in the Father and the Father in Him, suggesting unity rather than a distinction in the source of teaching as in John 7:16.

John 14:10: Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
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