Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author John, Jesus is saying that God, who sent him, is always with him and never leaves him alone because Jesus always does what makes God happy.

John 8:29: And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

In John 8:29, Jesus states that the Father is always with Him, but in Matthew 27:46, Jesus expresses feeling forsaken by God, which suggests a moment where the Father was not with Him.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Mark 15:34

This verse also echoes the sentiment of Jesus feeling abandoned, which contradicts the idea in John 8:29 that He is not left alone.

Mark 15:34: And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

Suggests God's inability to behold evil, which could imply that during Jesus's crucifixion, God could not be with Him as He bore the sins of the world, contradicting John 8:29.

Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]

Paradox #1

The verse suggests complete alignment and unity between Jesus and God, which could be seen as a conflict for those who find other biblical passages where Jesus shows human traits like doubt or seeking guidance from God. This difference might be perceived as inconsistent with the idea of Jesus being both fully divine and fully human.

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