Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus' brothers were telling Him that if He wanted people to know who He was, He should show everyone the amazing things He could do. They thought He should not keep His special powers a secret.

John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

John 7:4 suggests doing things openly for recognition, whereas Matthew 6:1 advises against performing acts of righteousness to be seen by others.

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 Matthew 5:16

John 7:4 implies seeking visibility, whereas Matthew 5:16 encourages letting one's light shine for God's glory rather than personal recognition.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

John 7:4 promotes self-display, while Proverbs 27:2 advises letting others praise you rather than self-promotion.

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

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

John 7:4 implies seeking honor, but Luke 14:11 teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4

John 7:4 encourages self-promotion, contrary to 1 Corinthians 13:4, which describes love as not boasting.

1 Corinthians 13:4: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
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