Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 7:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 7:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 7:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is telling people that they will look for Him but won't be able to find Him because they cannot go to the special place where He is going. It's like when someone goes to a secret hideout that others can't visit.

John 7:34: Ye shall seek me, and shall not find [me]: and where I am, [thither] ye cannot come.

Contradiction with Luke 11:9

This verse suggests that anyone who seeks will find, contradicting John 7:34 where it indicates people will not find Jesus.

Luke 11:9: And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

This verse promises Jesus' continual presence, contradicting John 7:34 which implies not being able to find 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.

Contradiction with Acts 17:27

This verse suggests that God is not far from anyone, opposing John 7:34 where Jesus says they won't find Him.

Acts 17:27: That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:

Contradiction with Romans 10:6-7

These verses imply that Christ is accessible to all, which contradicts John 7:34 where finding Jesus is said to be impossible.

Romans 10:6-7: But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down [from above]:)

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in the message of this verse because elsewhere in the Bible, it's stated that those who seek God will find Him. However, this verse suggests that some people will seek but not be able to find. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of seeking and finding God presented in other parts of the Bible.

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