Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that while He is on Earth, He is here to show people the right way to live and help them understand God better, like a bright light that helps us see in the dark. Christians believe that Jesus helps guide everyone to be good and kind.

John 9:5: As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14

This verse refers to believers as the "light of the world," which appears to broaden the concept beyond Jesus alone as stated in John 9:5.

Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:15

This verse calls believers to shine as lights in the world, which again suggests that others apart from Jesus can be lights in the world.

Philippians 2:15: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; [harmless: or, sincere] [ye shine: or, shine ye]

Contradiction with Acts 13:47

This verse speaks about the disciples being a light to the Gentiles, suggesting that the role of being a light is shared with followers of Christ.

Acts 13:47: For so hath the Lord commanded us, [saying], I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:8

This verse encourages believers to live as children of light, indicating that the light of the world role also includes believers, not just Jesus.

Ephesians 5:8: For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
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