Contradiction with John 6:37
Emphasizes that those who come to Jesus will never be cast out, contrasting with the disciples leaving in John 6:66.
John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Contradiction with John 6:39
Affirms that Jesus will lose none that the Father has given him, which seems at odds with many disciples turning away.
John 6:39: And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
States that nothing can separate believers from the love of God, contrasted by disciples turning away.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with John 10:28
Declares that no one can pluck believers from Jesus's hand, opposing the idea of disciples leaving.
John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:19
Asserts that the foundation of God stands sure and the Lord knows those who are his, conflicting with the notion of disciples leaving or not being known.
2 Timothy 2:19: Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. [sure: or, steady]
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
"I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee," contradicts the disciples' choice to leave Jesus.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
"I am with you always," contrasts with the notion of disciples abandoning Jesus.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could be seen in how some interpret belief and following. In this verse, many disciples leave because they cannot accept difficult teachings. The contradiction arises in the tension between faith as steadfast commitment versus the freedom to choose based on personal conviction, highlighting a conflict between unwavering belief and individual doubt or reasoning.