Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, people tried to trick Jesus so they could blame him for something, but Jesus ignored them and started writing in the dirt instead. This showed that Jesus was wise and calm, even when others tried to cause trouble.

John 8:6: This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with [his] finger wrote on the ground, [as though he heard them not].

Contradiction with James 1:13

Explains that God does not tempt anyone, contradicting the idea of tempting Jesus in John 8:6.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Romans 2:1

Warns against judging others while doing the same, contradicting the actions and motives of the accusers in John 8:6.

Romans 2:1: Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Commands not to judge others, which contrasts with the judgmental intent of John 8:6.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Prohibits bearing false witness, which contrasts the potentially deceitful motives in John 8:6.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:5

Encourages not to seek one's own, contrasting the self-serving intent found in John 8:6.

1 Corinthians 13:5: Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
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