Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 10:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 10:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 10:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is like a kind shepherd. He knows each of his followers by name and guides them safely, just like a shepherd leads and takes care of his sheep.

John 10:3: To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

Contradiction with John 9:40-41

The Pharisees question Jesus, revealing their spiritual blindness, which contrasts with the idea in John 10:3 that the sheep hear His voice and follow.

John 9:40-41: And [some] of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

Contradiction with Matthew 13:14-15

These verses suggest that many will hear but not understand, contradicting the implication in John 10:3 that the sheep recognize and respond to the shepherd's voice.

Matthew 13:14-15: And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

Contradiction with John 8:43

Highlights that not everyone can understand Jesus, contrasting with the assertion that His sheep hear His voice in John 10:3.

John 8:43: Why do ye not understand my speech? [even] because ye cannot hear my word.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:4

States that the minds of unbelievers are blinded, contradicting John 10:3, which implies openness and understanding.

2 Corinthians 4:4: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
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