Contradiction with John 1:14
John 1:14 states that the Word became flesh, emphasizing the incarnation and material nature of Christ, while John 6:63 emphasizes the spirit's primacy over the flesh.
John 1:14: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Contradiction with Romans 8:3
Romans 8:3 explains how God sent His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to deal with sin, suggesting the necessity of the flesh, which contrasts with the message in John 6:63 where the Spirit is prioritized.
Romans 8:3: For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: [for sin: or, by a sacrifice for sin]
Contradiction with Hebrews 2:14
Hebrews 2:14 discusses how Jesus shared in flesh and blood to defeat the devil, suggesting importance in the flesh, while John 6:63 diminishes the role of the flesh.
Hebrews 2:14: Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
Contradiction with Galatians 4:4
Galatians 4:4 states that God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, under the law, highlighting Jesus' physical birth and existence which contrasts with the spiritual emphasis in John 6:63.
Galatians 4:4: But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
Contradiction with 1 John 4:2
1 John 4:2 emphasizes acknowledging Jesus Christ came in the flesh as a test of true spirits, which contrasts with John 6:63's focus on the spirit over the flesh.
1 John 4:2: Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
Paradox #1
John 6:63 mentions the importance of spirit over the flesh. A potential contradiction might arise when comparing this with other parts of the Bible that emphasize physical actions and observance of laws or rituals. Some might see a conflict between the focus on spiritual essence here and other teachings that stress the significance of physical deeds.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction in John 6:63 could be with the idea of literal interpretation of consuming Jesus' body and blood during Communion. Some might see a conflict between this spiritual interpretation and the ritualistic practice of taking Communion literally as the body and blood of Christ. This could appear inconsistent with the symbolic message highlighted in the verse.
Paradox #3
The verse emphasizes the spiritual over the physical, suggesting that spiritual matters are more important than physical ones. Some might see a conflict with scientific approaches, which often focus on the physical and tangible aspects of life, as science typically doesn't evaluate or measure spiritual experiences. Thus, the potential contradiction lies in the differing focuses between spiritual beliefs and scientific inquiry.