Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus was telling the people that they were from earth, but he was from heaven. He wanted them to know that he was different and came from a special place with God.

John 8:23: And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

John 8:23 suggests a separation between Jesus and the world, whereas Genesis 1:31 states that everything God made, including the world, was "very good."

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with John 1:10

John 8:23 presents Jesus as not belonging to the world, while John 1:10 indicates that he was in the world and the world was made by him.

John 1:10: He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

Contradiction with Colossians 1:16

John 8:23 emphasizes a difference between Jesus and the earthly realm, but Colossians 1:16 states that all things were created through him and for him, implying a connection.

Colossians 1:16: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

Contradiction with John 3:16

John 8:23 distinguishes Jesus from the world, whereas John 3:16 emphasizes God's love for the world through Jesus.

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 Hebrews 2:14

John 8:23 implies a separation from the world, while Hebrews 2:14 indicates that Jesus shared in humanity's nature to overcome death.

Hebrews 2:14: Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
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