Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, Jesus was teaching that everyone makes mistakes and does wrong things, so they should not be mean to others for their mistakes. He wanted people to be kind and forgiving instead of judging.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Judge not, that ye be not judged: This verse advises against judgment altogether, while John 8:7 allows for judgment on the condition of being without sin.

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

Contradiction with 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: This verse condemns judgment as hypocritical, conflicting with the conditional permission to judge in John 8:7.

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 James 4:12

There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?: This verse questions the authority of anyone to judge, contrary to the implication in John 8:7 that a sinless person could judge.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: This verse advises against any form of judgment or condemnation, while John 8:7 provides a framework under which judgment could occur.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Paradox #1

John 8:7 is about Jesus saying, "Let anyone without sin cast the first stone." A possible contradiction could be that, in the Old Testament, the law mandates stoning for certain sins, while here, Jesus emphasizes mercy and self-reflection over legalistic punishment. This might seem inconsistent with Old Testament laws.

Paradox #2

John 8:7 suggests the idea of not judging others if you are not without sin yourself. A possible contradiction might arise when considering the need for justice and the role of law; if no one is sinless, it could imply no one is fit to enforce laws or judge wrongdoing, which might conflict with maintaining order and justice in society.

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