Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
This verse, "Judge not, that ye be not judged," contradicts John 8:15 by discouraging any form of judgment, while John 8:15 suggests not judging "after the flesh."
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:2
This verse states, "For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged," implying that judgment will indeed happen, which contrasts with the aspect in John 8:15 about not judging.
Matthew 7:2: For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
Contradiction with John 7:24
"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment," encourages judgment but of a different kind, contrasting with John 8:15's notion of not judging at all.
John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
Contradiction with Romans 2:1
"Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself," indicates that judging is common and self-condemning, countering John 8:15's implication of absence from judgment.
Romans 2:1: Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Contradiction with James 4:12
"There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?" suggests judgment should be left to God, contrasting John 8:15's approach of not judging by human standards.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:5
"Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come," suggests that judgment is inevitable in God's time, contradicting the present absence of judgment seen in John 8:15.
1 Corinthians 4:5: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
Paradox #1
John 8:15 might be seen as presenting a contradiction or inconsistency because it suggests that Jesus does not judge in the way humans do, while other parts of the Bible indicate that Jesus will judge people. This could be confusing if not understood in context, as it might appear contradictory to his role as a judge in other passages.
Paradox #2
John 8:15 talks about judging by human standards. It seems to contradict the idea found elsewhere in the Bible that God judges the heart and not by outward appearance. This could appear inconsistent with teachings that encourage discernment and judging actions according to God's standards, not just human ones.
Paradox #3
John 8:15 speaks about not judging by human standards. A potential contradiction might arise if one compares this to other parts of the Bible where judgment is instructed or carried out by God or His followers, possibly leading to confusion about when and how judgment is appropriate.