Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:67

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:67 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:67. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, Jesus was asking His closest friends, the disciples, if they also wanted to leave Him like some other people did. He was making sure they still wanted to stay with Him and learn from Him.

John 6:67: Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?

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,
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