Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author John, Jesus went to the Mount of Olives, which is a special hill where He often liked to spend time. This shows that Jesus valued quiet places to pray and think.

John 8:1: Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.

Contradiction with Leviticus 20:10

This verse prescribes the death penalty for adultery, which contrasts with John 8:1 where mercy is highlighted.

Leviticus 20:10: And the man that committeth adultery with [another] man's wife, [even he] that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

The commandment against adultery stands in contrast to the context of forgiveness in John 8:1.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 22:22

Similar to Leviticus 20:10, this verse mandates death for adultery, contradicting the theme of forgiveness in John 8:1.

Deuteronomy 22:22: If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, [both] the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:27-28

Jesus warns against even lusting, highlighting a stricter standard than what's implied by forgiveness in John 8:1.

Matthew 5:27-28: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
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