Contradiction with Romans 3:10
This verse states, "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one," which contradicts John 8:9 where the accusers are convicted by their own conscience and depart, implying awareness of sin and guilt.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." This contrasts with the notion in John 8:9 of the accusers being convicted by their conscience and acknowledging their sin.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
"For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not," contradicts the implication in John 8:9 that the accusers recognize their sinful nature and leave.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9
"Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?" This suggests universal sinfulness, differing from John 8:9 where individuals recognize their sin and leave.
Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:6
"All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way," which contrasts with John 8:9 where the accusers, recognizing their wrongdoing, leave in self-reflection.
Isaiah 53:6: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. [laid...: Heb. made the iniquity of us all to meet on him]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in John 8:9 could be seen in how people judge others for sins when they themselves are not free from sin. It highlights the inconsistency of punishing someone without self-reflection on one's own faults.