Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:68

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:68 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:68. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Peter is saying that they don't have anywhere else to go because Jesus has the special words that teach about living forever. Peter believes that only Jesus can show them the way to live with God forever.

John 6:68: Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse says, "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man," which contrasts with John 6:68, where Peter expresses trust in Jesus, acknowledging Him as the source of eternal words.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against laying up treasures on earth, which may seem contrary to following Jesus as the source of "eternal life," suggesting a worldly focus versus spiritual.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

It suggests relying not on our own understanding, while Peter's statement in John 6:68 implies trust in Jesus based on His teachings, not human reasoning.

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

Contradiction with Nehemiah 9:17

This verse mentions rejecting God's law, contradicting Peter's acceptance of Jesus as having "the words of eternal life" in John 6:68.

Nehemiah 9:17: And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou [art] a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. [a God...: Heb. a God of pardons]

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1

Warns against carrying out plans that are not of God’s spirit, which could be seen as contrasting human initiative against solely following Jesus as Peter declares.

Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
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