Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus wanted his friends to pick up all the leftover food after everyone had eaten so that nothing would be wasted. This shows that Jesus cares about not wasting food and taking care of what we have.

John 6:12: When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:20

This verse speaks to the wisdom of saving, which could be seen as contradicting the idea of gathering fragments without a purpose of saving.

Proverbs 21:20: [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

Here, the ravens do not save or gather, yet are provided for, suggesting a contrast to the act of gathering leftovers.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against storing earthly treasures, which could be seen as contradicting the act of gathering earthly fragments.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Encourages contentment with what one has, possibly conflicting with the idea of gathering more than needed.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

Emphasizes not worrying about physical needs, potentially clashing with the proactive gathering in John 6:12.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
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