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.