Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people were confused and wondered if Jesus was talking about doing something bad to Himself because He said He was going somewhere they couldn't go. They didn't understand that Jesus was talking about going to a special place with God.

John 8:22: Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Emphasizes that through belief in Jesus, eternal life is given, which contradicts John 8:22's implication of dying in one's sins.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

States that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us, contradicting the idea of dying in sin.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Acts 2:21

Claims that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, contrasting with the notion of dying in sin.

Acts 2:21: And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

Expresses that the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, opposing the concept of dying in one's sins.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Highlights salvation as a gift of grace through faith, not related to dying in sin.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
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