Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, many people followed Jesus because they saw him do amazing things, like healing sick people. They wanted to see more of his miracles and wondered if he could help them too.

John 6:2: And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:22

While John 6:2 depicts people following Jesus because of his miraculous signs, 1 Corinthians 1:22 states that Jews require a sign, but Greeks (Gentiles) seek wisdom, highlighting a different basis for belief.

1 Corinthians 1:22: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

Contradiction with Matthew 12:39

John 6:2 shows people following Jesus due to miracles, whereas in Matthew 12:39, Jesus rebukes those seeking signs as an evil and adulterous generation.

Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Contradiction with John 20:29

John 6:2 mentions people drawn by miracles, while John 20:29 emphasizes blessedness in believing without seeing.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

John 6:2 focuses on the significance of miracles, but 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 suggests that prophecies, tongues, and knowledge (miraculous gifts) will cease, indicating their temporary nature.

1 Corinthians 13:8-10: Charity never faileth: but whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail; whether [there be] tongues, they shall cease; whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away. [fail: Gr. vanish away]

Contradiction with Luke 16:31

In John 6:2, signs are motivation for following Jesus, but Luke 16:31 argues that even miraculous events wouldn't persuade those who don't listen to the scriptures.

Luke 16:31: And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
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