Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 10:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 10:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 10:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus says He is like a good shepherd who knows all His sheep, and they know Him too. This means Jesus takes care of people who follow Him, just like a shepherd takes care of his sheep.

John 10:14: I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus says he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, whereas John 10:14 implies his shepherding applies to all.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:31

Jesus predicts his disciples will desert him, contradicting the idea of the shepherd who knows and is known by his sheep.

Matthew 26:31: Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:6

All sheep have gone astray, which contradicts the notion of sheep that know their shepherd.

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]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:5-6

Describes sheep without a shepherd, contrary to the claim in John 10:14.

Ezekiel 34:5-6: And they were scattered, because [there is] no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered. [because...: or, without a shepherd]

Contradiction with Mark 6:34

Jesus sees people as sheep without a shepherd, contradicting the statement that he is the shepherd who knows his sheep.

Mark 6:34: And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
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