Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the followers of Jesus were rowing a boat and they saw Jesus walking on the water, which made them feel scared because they didn't expect to see him doing something amazing like that.

John 6:19: So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.

Contradiction with Matthew 14:26

This verse states that the disciples thought they saw a spirit, which adds to their fear, while John 6:19 emphasizes their focus on Jesus walking on the sea.

Matthew 14:26: And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

Contradiction with Mark 6:49

Similar to Matthew 14:26, it highlights the disciples' initial fear of a supposed spirit, contrasting with John 6:19 where the emphasis is on the act of walking on water.

Mark 6:49: But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

Paradox #1

The contradiction regarding "John 6:19" involves the depiction of walking on water. According to the laws of physics, human bodies are not naturally buoyant enough to walk on liquid water without sinking. The story defies principles such as gravity and fluid dynamics, which makes it a supernatural event that contradicts our current scientific understanding.

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