Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:18
John 17:8 emphasizes belief in Jesus' message as the word of God, while 1 Corinthians 1:18 refers to the message of the cross as foolishness to those who are perishing, contrasting the understanding and acceptance of the message.
1 Corinthians 1:18: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Contradiction with John 6:60-66
John 17:8 highlights the disciples' acceptance of Jesus' teachings, whereas in John 6:60-66, many disciples found Jesus' teachings hard and decided to no longer follow him.
John 6:60-66: Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard [this], said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?
Contradiction with Matthew 13:13-15
John 17:8 speaks of the disciples understanding Jesus' words, while Matthew 13:13-15 discusses how some people will hear but not understand, highlighting a contradiction in acceptance and comprehension.
Matthew 13:13-15: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Contradiction with Mark 4:12
John 17:8 indicates the disciples received and understood the teachings of Jesus, whereas Mark 4:12 suggests that parables were told so that some would not perceive or understand, indicating selective revelation.
Mark 4:12: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and [their] sins should be forgiven them.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:22-23
John 17:8 claims the disciples believed Jesus' words, but in Matthew 16:22-23, Peter does not accept Jesus’ prediction of his suffering and rebukes him, showing a disconnect in belief and understanding.
Matthew 16:22-23: Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. [Be...: Gr. Pity thyself]