Contradiction with John 6:68
While John 6:67 suggests the possibility of the disciples leaving Jesus, John 6:68 expresses Peter’s strong commitment to Jesus, contradicting the idea of departure.
John 6:68: Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:16
This verse displays Peter's declaration of faith in Jesus as the Messiah, contrasting with any notion of turning away mentioned in John 6:67.
Matthew 16:16: And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Contradiction with John 15:16
This verse highlights Jesus’ choice of the disciples to bear lasting fruit, which contrasts with the idea that they might turn away as suggested in John 6:67.
John 15:16: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Jesus’ promise to be with his followers always contradicts the suggestion of disciples leaving in John 6:67.
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.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
These verses emphasize nothing can separate from the love of God, contradicting the question in John 6:67 about the disciples leaving.
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,