Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the scribes and Pharisees brought a woman to Jesus because she did something wrong. They wanted Jesus to tell them what should happen to her.

John 8:3: And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

This verse commands not to commit adultery, highlighting the sinfulness of the act, whereas John 8:3 focuses on condemning the woman caught in the act rather than addressing the broader commandment.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises not to judge others, which contradicts the act of the scribes and Pharisees in John 8:3 who bring the woman to Jesus to be judged.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 4:11

Here, believers are advised against speaking evil of one another, contrary to the accusatory approach of the Pharisees towards the woman in John 8:3.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Romans 2:1

This verse speaks against judging someone else because the one who judges does the same things, challenging the authority of the Pharisees who accuse the woman in John 8:3.

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 Luke 6:37

The focus here is on forgiveness and not judging, contrasting the attitude of the scribes and Pharisees in John 8:3 who seek to punish the woman.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with Galatians 6:1

This verse emphasizes restoring a person caught in transgression with gentleness, which is not the approach taken by the accusers in John 8:3.

Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:23

This verse criticizes the neglect of mercy and faith, which the scribes and Pharisees demonstrate by seeking to stone the woman in John 8:3.

Matthew 23:23: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier [matters] of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. [anise: Gr. dill]
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