Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 5:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 5:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 5:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling the people that they do not want to come to Him, even though He can give them true life. Jesus is sad that some people choose not to follow Him, because He wants to help them.

John 5:40: And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

Contradiction with John 6:37

This verse states that all whom the Father gives to Jesus will come to Him, suggesting an assured coming, which contrasts with John 5:40 where people are unwilling to come to Him.

John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Contradiction with Romans 11:25-26

It predicts that all Israel will come to Christ eventually, contrasting the idea in John 5:40 of people not willing to come.

Romans 11:25-26: For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. [blindness: or, hardness]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Here it says that God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but for all to come to repentance, which suggests a willingness from God that contradicts the unwillingness in John 5:40.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

This verse expresses God's desire for people to turn and live, highlighting God's willingness as opposed to the people's unwillingness in John 5:40.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
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