Contradiction with Matthew 11:15
John 8:43 indicates the inability to hear Jesus' words, while Matthew 11:15 invites everyone with ears to hear to listen, suggesting that hearing is possible for all.
Matthew 11:15: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:16-17
In John 8:43, Jesus speaks of people who cannot understand His words, but Matthew 13:16-17 speaks about blessed ears that hear and understand, suggesting open access to understanding divine message.
Matthew 13:16-17: But blessed [are] your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
Contradiction with Romans 10:17
John 8:43 suggests inability to hear, while Romans 10:17 emphasizes that faith cometh by hearing, implying the availability of hearing to foster faith.
Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Contradiction with Revelation 3:20
John 8:43 speaks of an inability to hear, but Revelation 3:20 portrays Jesus knocking and the possibility for anyone to hear His voice and open the door, emphasizing potential accessibility.
Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:3
John 8:43 suggests some cannot hear, whereas Isaiah 55:3 is an invitation for those who will incline their ear and hear to partake in a promise, implying the possibility of hearing for all who are willing.
Isaiah 55:3: Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, [even] the sure mercies of David.