Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling the people that He has shared with them the truth that comes from God, but they are trying to hurt Him, which is not something that Abraham, a good and faithful man, would have done.

John 8:40: But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

Contradiction with Luke 23:34

Jesus asks for forgiveness for those who crucified him, showing a forgiving nature, contradicting the accusation of intent to kill made in John 8:40.

Luke 23:34: Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Contradiction with John 10:30

Jesus claims unity with the Father, whereas in John 8:40, he refers to himself as a man, which some might interpret differently regarding his divine nature.

John 10:30: I and [my] Father are one.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Jesus expresses feeling forsaken by God on the cross, contrasting with John 8:40, where he speaks with confidence about his relationship with God.

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 John 18:36

Jesus states his kingdom is not of this world, which contrasts with the earthly conflict implied in John 8:40 where listeners are accused of wanting to kill him.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with John 5:19

Jesus describes his actions as being in accordance with the Father's will, while in John 8:40, the focus is on a difference in understanding between Jesus and his listeners.

John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
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