Contradiction with Matthew 14:31-33
These verses describe a different ending to the same event where Jesus calms the storm and they worship him, contrasting the immediate arrival at the destination in John 6:21.
Matthew 14:31-33: And immediately Jesus stretched forth [his] hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
Contradiction with Mark 6:51-52
In Mark, the disciples are amazed and have hardened hearts, indicating confusion and lack of understanding, which contradicts the immediate resolution in John 6:21.
Mark 6:51-52: And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:26-27
This account has Jesus rebuking the winds and sea, resulting in a calm, not miraculously reaching the shore as in John 6:21.
Matthew 8:26-27: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
Contradiction with Psalm 107:28-30
These verses describe God calming the storm and leading them to their desired haven, emphasizing the process of calm rather than immediate arrival.
Psalm 107:28-30: Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Contradiction with Luke 8:24-25
The emphasis is on Jesus calming the storm after rebuking the wind and chaos, showing a different miraculous focus than in John 6:21.
Luke 8:24-25: And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.