Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people noticed that the disciples had left in a boat without Jesus. They were curious because they knew Jesus hadn't boarded the boat with them.

John 6:22: The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but [that] his disciples were gone away alone;

Contradiction with John 6:26

Jesus addresses the crowd's intentions, contrasting their physical hunger with the sign-seeking wonder already found in John 6:22, leading to questions about spiritual versus physical sustenance.

John 6:26: Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:4

Highlights the importance of spiritual nourishment over physical bread, diverging from the focus on physical needs implied by the crowd's search in John 6:22.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Contradiction with Luke 12:29-31

Encourages seeking spiritual needs over worrying about physical needs, which might contradict the people's search for Jesus for physical sustenance post-miracle in John 6:22.

Luke 12:29-31: And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. [neither...: or, live not in careful suspense]

Contradiction with Matthew 16:4

Criticizes seeking signs, contrasting with the implied wonder and search for miraculous provision in John 6:22.

Matthew 16:4: A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

Contradiction with Romans 14:17

States the kingdom of God is not in eating and drinking, opposing the crowd's focus on physical provision in the events leading up to John 6:22.

Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.