Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Philip was worried because he thought there wasn't enough money to buy food for all the people. He believed they couldn't buy enough bread, even for everyone to get just a small piece.

John 6:7: Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

John 6:7 highlights the insufficiency of resources to buy bread, while Philippians 4:19 assures that God will supply all needs according to His riches.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

John 6:7 reflects concern about providing food, whereas Matthew 6:31-32 advises not to worry about what to eat, as the Heavenly Father knows these needs.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Luke 9:13

In John 6:7, the disciples express doubt about feeding the crowd, but in Luke 9:13, Jesus instructs the disciples to feed the multitude, showing His provision.

Luke 9:13: But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 4:43-44

John 6:7 shows doubt about feeding many with little, while 2 Kings 4:43-44 illustrates Elisha feeding a multitude with limited resources through God's provision.

2 Kings 4:43-44: And his servitor said, What, should I set this before an hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat: for thus saith the LORD, They shall eat, and shall leave [thereof].

Contradiction with Matthew 14:16

John 6:7 questions the availability of food, whereas Matthew 14:16 shows Jesus directly instructing to feed the crowd, indicating reliance on divine power instead of doubt.

Matthew 14:16: But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
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