Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, someone who talks only about themselves is trying to make themselves look good. But if a person talks about how great God is, then they are honest and doing the right thing.

John 7:18: He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Contradicts as it advises doing nothing out of selfish ambition, while John 7:18 discusses seeking glory for oneself.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Advises against performing acts of righteousness for self-glorification, contrasting with John 7:18's focus on seeking glory.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Suggests letting others praise you rather than self-praise, in contrast to seeking one's own glory as in John 7:18.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Encourages humility and letting God exalt you, while John 7:18 implies seeking personal glory.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

States that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting the idea of self-glorification in John 7:18.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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