Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, when Jesus realized the people wanted to make him their king, he went away by himself to a quiet mountain. He did this because he knew being a king on earth wasn’t his job; he had a bigger, heavenly mission.

John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:4

John 6:15 describes Jesus withdrawing to avoid being made king, while Matthew 8:4 depicts Him instructing a healed man to tell no one, highlighting different approaches to avoiding public attention.

Matthew 8:4: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Contradiction with John 18:36

John 6:15 shows Jesus avoiding an earthly kingship, whereas John 18:36 states that His kingdom is not of this world, indicating a clear disinterest in earthly rule, without the need for evasion.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

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