Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that He doesn't have anything bad inside Him because He respects and listens to God, who is His Father, even though people are not being nice to Him. Jesus wants everyone to understand that He is doing good things, even if others don't treat Him kindly.

John 8:49: Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:21

This verse emphasizes the power of the tongue to bring life or death, which can contradict the calm response of Jesus to accusations of having a devil in John 8:49.

Proverbs 18:21: Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises to turn the other cheek when faced with evil, contradicting with the direct manner in which Jesus confronts the accusation in John 8:49.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs to leave vengeance to God, yet in John 8:49, Jesus directly addresses the insult of having a devil.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse advises not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, which contrasts with Jesus countering the accusation in John 8:49.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advises to be slow to speak, while in John 8:49, Jesus quickly responds to the accusation leveled at Him.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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