Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse suggests that not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing the need to do the Father's will, which appears to contradict the idea in John 6:37 of all being accepted by Jesus.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Matthew 22:14
States that many are called but few are chosen, which contradicts the inclusivity suggested in John 6:37.
Matthew 22:14: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk.
Contradiction with Romans 9:18
This verse indicates that God has mercy on whom He wills and hardens whom He wills, suggesting selective acceptance contrary to the open invitation in John 6:37.
Romans 9:18: Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6
Highlights that it is impossible for those who fall away to be renewed again to repentance, contradicting the assurance of acceptance and perseverance in John 6:37.
Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Contradiction with Matthew 25:41
Jesus tells of people being sent to eternal fire, prepared for the devil and his angels, contradicting the acceptance and security mentioned in John 6:37.
Matthew 25:41: Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
Contradiction with John 15:6
Indicates that anyone who does not abide in Jesus is thrown away, burned, which may contradict the promise of being accepted and not cast out in John 6:37.
John 15:6: If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast [them] into the fire, and they are burned.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Lists those who will not inherit the kingdom, which could imply a contradiction with the inclusive promise of acceptance in John 6:37 for all that come to Jesus.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be between this verse and the concept of free will. Some interpret this verse to mean that once a person is chosen or given by the Father, they cannot reject or resist coming to Jesus. This might conflict with the idea that individuals have the free will to accept or reject belief. However, interpretations vary, and some believe that both themes can coexist in a harmonious understanding.