Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling the people that He knows they are descendants of Abraham, but they want to hurt Him because they do not accept His teachings. Jesus is explaining that they don't really understand or listen to what He is trying to tell them.

John 8:37: I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

Contradiction with Matthew 3:9

Suggests that being descendants of Abraham does not automatically make one righteous or entitled to God's promises, contrary to John 8:37's acknowledgment of Abrahamic descent.

Matthew 3:9: And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to [our] father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Contradiction with John 8:39

Contest the claim by emphasizing actions over mere ancestry, indicating true children of Abraham would emulate his deeds, differing from the implication of John 8:37.

John 8:39: They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

Contradiction with Romans 9:7

States that not all descendants of Abraham are considered his children in the context of God's promise, contradicting the assumption in John 8:37 that lineage is significant.

Romans 9:7: Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, [are they] all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:7

Argues that those who have faith are true children of Abraham, opposing the focus on physical descent in John 8:37.

Galatians 3:7: Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
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