Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people found Jesus on the other side of the sea and were curious about when and how He got there. They called Him "Teacher" and wanted to know more about Him and the amazing things He could do.

John 6:25: And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encourages seekers to pursue their desires, while John 6:25 implies people are seeking for the wrong reasons.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes God looking at the heart/intentions, potentially contradicting the implication in John 6:25 regarding insincere seeking.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse says prayers aren't answered due to wrong motives, contrasting with John 6:25 where seeking still leads to interaction with Jesus.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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