Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people were upset with Jesus and called him bad names, saying he was from a group they didn't like and had an evil spirit. They didn't believe Jesus was really God's son and were trying to make others feel the same way.

John 8:48: Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:22

John 8:48 involves the Jews calling Jesus a Samaritan and accusing him of having a demon. Matthew 5:22 warns against calling others derogatory names, stating it incurs judgment.

Matthew 5:22: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [Raca: that is, Vain fellow]

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

John 8:48 involves name-calling and hostility towards Jesus, whereas Luke 6:35 instructs to love your enemies and do good without expecting anything in return.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

John 8:48 shows the Jews attempting to overcome Jesus with evil words, while Romans 12:21 advises overcoming evil with good.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with James 3:10

John 8:48 contains cursing from the Jews towards Jesus, contradicting James 3:10 which teaches that both blessing and cursing should not come from the same mouth.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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