Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:59

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:59 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:59. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus was teaching people in a special building called a synagogue in a place called Capernaum. He was sharing important messages there.

John 6:59: These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

John 6:59 indicates Jesus teaching in a synagogue to a diverse group, while Matthew 23:9 admonishes against calling anyone on earth 'father', highlighting a different focus in Jesus' teachings.

Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:34

John 6:59 involves a public teaching moment, whereas Matthew 13:34 states that Jesus spoke to the crowd only in parables, suggesting Jesus exclusively used parables in public.

Matthew 13:34: All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:

Contradiction with Mark 4:34

John 6:59 seems to suggest Jesus speaking directly, while Mark 4:34 indicates Jesus used parables for the public and explained them privately to disciples.

Mark 4:34: But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

Contradiction with John 18:20

John 6:59 describes a synagogue teaching, while John 18:20 records Jesus saying he taught openly and in synagogues, contradicting any notion of hidden teachings implied elsewhere.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
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