Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that what he really enjoys and finds important is doing what God wants him to do and finishing the special job God gave him. It’s like how we feel happy and full when we eat our favorite food, but for Jesus, it’s doing God’s work.

John 4:34: Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Contradiction with John 6:38

John 4:34 emphasizes doing the will of God, while John 6:38 reiterates that Jesus came not to do His own will, suggesting a consistency rather than a clear contradiction.

John 6:38: For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

Contradiction with Mark 10:45

John 4:34 speaks to Jesus's mission to fulfill God's work, while Mark 10:45 emphasizes service and giving His life as a ransom, which could be seen as a different focus of His mission.

Mark 10:45: For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:39

John 4:34 indicates a committed determination to fulfill God's will, while in Matthew 26:39, Jesus expresses a desire for "the cup" to pass from Him, which could be seen as a momentary reluctance.

Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Contradiction with Romans 15:3

John 4:34 talks about doing the will of the Father, while Romans 15:3 mentions how Christ pleased not Himself, highlighting different aspects of His actions and intentions.

Romans 15:3: For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

Contradiction with Luke 22:42

John 4:34 reflects Jesus's active mission, whereas Luke 22:42 shows a moment of submission and seeking God's will over His own.

Luke 22:42: Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. [willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove]
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