Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 10:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 10:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 10:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is explaining that his followers, like sheep, will not follow someone they do not recognize and trust. They will run away from strangers because they only listen to the voice of Jesus, their shepherd.

John 10:5: And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:14

This verse suggests that it is possible to follow a leader even if they are misleading, contradicting John 10:5's claim that followers will not follow a stranger.

Matthew 15:14: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:15

This verse implies that false apostles can appear as ministers of righteousness, suggesting people might be deceived, contrary to John 10:5's assertion that followers do not recognize the voice of strangers.

2 Corinthians 11:15: Therefore [it is] no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:6-7

These verses indicate that people can be easily swayed by a different gospel, contradicting the notion in John 10:5 that followers won't follow strangers.

Galatians 1:6-7: I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:1-2

This passage warns that many will follow destructive heresies, suggesting that followers can indeed be led by strangers, which contradicts John 10:5.

2 Peter 2:1-2: But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:1

This verse states that some will depart from the faith and follow deceiving spirits, contradicting John 10:5's view that followers won't follow strangers.

1 Timothy 4:1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
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