Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is asking why people don't understand what He's saying, and He explains it's because they are not really listening to Him. It's like when someone talks to you, but you don’t really hear them because you're thinking about something else.

John 8:43: Why do ye not understand my speech? [even] because ye cannot hear my word.

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.
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