Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:8
John 6:58 emphasizes partaking of the bread from heaven, implying spiritual sustenance, while 1 Corinthians 8:8 states that food does not bring us closer to God, highlighting a potential conflict between physical and spiritual nourishment.
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
John 6:58 speaks of the necessity of eating the heavenly bread for eternal life, whereas Romans 14:17 suggests the kingdom of God is not about eating or drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
John 6:58 seems to indicate the importance of a specific spiritual eating, yet Colossians 2:16-17 argues against judging based on eating or drinking, implying that the physical rituals are merely shadows of what's to come.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:17
John 6:58 illustrates the importance of consuming spiritual food for eternal life. In contrast, Matthew 15:17 emphasizes that physical food cannot defile a person, suggesting a disconnect between physical and spiritual consumption.
Matthew 15:17: Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?
Contradiction with John 4:13-14
While John 6:58 emphasizes eating the bread for eternal life, John 4:13-14 indicates that drinking the living water, which Jesus gives, will quench spiritual thirst eternally, presenting another metaphor for eternal life which doesn’t involve bread.
John 4:13-14: Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
Paradox #1
John 6:58 may pose a contradiction or conflict for those who interpret the Bible literally because it suggests that eternal life is obtained by eating spiritual bread. This can clash with the belief that faith alone grants eternal life. The idea of consuming something for spiritual gain might seem inconsistent with other teachings that emphasize belief without physical acts.