Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people in the boat were happy to let Jesus in, and right away, they got to where they were going very quickly. This shows that Jesus can help us get where we need to be when we trust him.

John 6:21: Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

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.
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