Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse states that the LORD looks at the heart, not the outward appearance, implying judgment based on God's vision, not necessity for external validation.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
This verse teaches not to judge, whereas John 8:16 involves judgment.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Romans 14:4
This verse questions judging another's servant, suggesting that judgment belongs to God, opposing human judgment present in John 8:16.
Romans 14:4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
Contradiction with James 4:12
This verse declares there is one lawgiver and judge, implying humans should not judge, a contrast to the theme of judgment in John 8:16.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in John 8:16 could be about the fairness of judgment. In this verse, if judgment is claimed to be true and just because it involves both Jesus and the Father, it might raise questions on how humans are supposed to judge fairly without divine insight. Humans are often left to figure out fairness in their limited perspective, which could seem inconsistent with divine judgment.