Contradiction with Exodus 3:14
John 8:58 uses "I am" similar to Exodus 3:14 where God refers to Himself as "I AM," implying Jesus' divinity, but some may argue this challenges the distinction between Jesus and God.
Exodus 3:14: And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
Contradiction with John 14:28
Here, Jesus says, "my Father is greater than I," which may contradict his claim of divinity in John 8:58 by suggesting a hierarchy.
John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
Contradiction with Mark 13:32
Jesus acknowledges a lack of knowledge about the day or hour, contrasting with the divine claim in John 8:58, where he claims existence before Abraham.
Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:6
Describes Jesus not considering equality with God something to be grasped, potentially contradicting the assertion of pre-existence and divinity in John 8:58.
Philippians 2:6: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
States that "God is not a man," which may challenge the interpretation of Jesus claiming divinity in John 8:58.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in how the identity of Jesus is understood. In this verse, Jesus uses a phrase that some interpret as claiming divinity, which can conflict with certain interpretations of monotheism where only God the Father is divine. This can lead to discussions and disagreements among different theological perspectives on the nature of the Trinity and the identity of Jesus.
Paradox #2
The verse could present a contradiction or inconsistency with the understanding of Jesus' identity and nature as compared to other religious interpretations that do not recognize his divinity. Some might see a conflict with interpretations that view Jesus solely as a prophet or a human teacher rather than having a divine nature.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in this verse could be related to the claim of identity that might challenge existing beliefs. Some people might see a conflict between the traditional understanding of religious identity and the assertion made in this verse, leading to debates on authority, divinity, and historical context.