Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:6

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

According to John, Jesus already knew what miracle he was going to do, but he asked a question to see what his friend Philip would say. It's like when a teacher knows the answer but asks a student just to help them think.

John 6:6: And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

While John 6:6 suggests reliance on Jesus’ foreknowledge, Proverbs 3:5 emphasizes trust in the Lord without reliance on one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

John 6:6 implies complete knowledge by Jesus, while Matthew 24:36 states that even the Son does not know the hour of the end, only the Father.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with James 1:13

John 6:6 presents a test given by Jesus, whereas James 1:13 insists that God does not tempt anyone.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Psalm 139:2

John 6:6 implies an external test, but Psalm 139:2 suggests God already understands all thoughts from afar, negating the need for a test.

Psalm 139:2: Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

Contradiction with Luke 22:42

John 6:6 implies certain knowledge of future actions, whereas Luke 22:42 shows Jesus expressing a conditional desire, displaying human uncertainty.

Luke 22:42: Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. [willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove]

Contradiction with Matthew 4:7

If John 6:6 is viewed as a temptation or test, Matthew 4:7, where Jesus says not to test God, could be seen as contradictory.

Matthew 4:7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. [tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof]
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