Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling the woman that if she knew who he really was and the special gift from God he brings, she would ask him for "living water," which means something very good and special that makes life better forever. Jesus is talking about something more important than just water to drink—He's talking about a gift from God that fills your heart.

John 4:10: Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse suggests that one must ask to receive, while John 4:10 implies the gift of God (living water) is offered without asking.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

This emphasizes the gift of God as eternal life through Jesus Christ, not immediately evident in John 4:10 which speaks of the gift of living water.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8

It describes faith as a gift not of works, whereas John 4:10 speaks of living water as a gift without specifying faith.

Ephesians 2:8: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse mentions asking with faith for gifts, potentially conflicting with John 4:10 which emphasizes the offer rather than the requirement of faith.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:6

This verse highlights a condition—hunger and thirst for righteousness—to be filled, suggesting a prerequisite not mentioned in John 4:10.

Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
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