Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:54

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:54 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:54. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that if he tries to make himself look special, it doesn't really matter. It's God, whom people say is their God, who makes Jesus truly special.

John 8:54: Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

Contradiction with John 5:31

Explains that if Jesus bears witness of Himself, His witness is not true, while John 8:54 states that it is the Father who glorifies Him, suggesting His truth doesn't rely on self-testimony.

John 5:31: If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

Contradiction with John 10:30

States "I and my Father are one," which can imply direct self-glorification, whereas John 8:54 emphasizes that Jesus does not glorify Himself.

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