Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, the people wanted to find Jesus, so they got into boats and went to the town of Capernaum to look for Him. They were eager to be with Jesus because they liked what He was doing and saying.

John 6:24: When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

This verse emphasizes serving only one master and not seeking both God and material gain, which contrasts with John 6:24, where people seek Jesus for personal benefit.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with John 6:26

While John 6:24 describes people seeking Jesus, John 6:26 indicates they are doing so for wrong reasons, focusing on material satisfaction.

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.
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