Contradiction with Acts 15:37-39
In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul values Mark's usefulness, but in Acts 15:37-39, Paul disagrees with Barnabas and refuses to take Mark on a missionary journey, indicating a past lack of trust or usefulness.
Acts 15:37-39: And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
Contradiction with Colossians 4:10
In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul requests Mark's presence, acknowledging his value, but Colossians 4:10 earlier mentions Mark with a note of potential concern, suggesting a history of unreliability.
Colossians 4:10: Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:10
In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul appreciates Mark's companionship, but in 2 Timothy 4:10, he mentions Demas forsaking him, highlighting a time of discord and desertion, implying contrasting loyalties.
2 Timothy 4:10: For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
Contradiction with Acts 12:25
In 2 Timothy 4:11, Mark is seen as profitable for ministry, whereas Acts 12:25 recounts Mark's previous departure from Paul and Barnabas, which led to a later rift in Acts 15:37-39 over his dependability.
Acts 12:25: And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled [their] ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark. [ministry: or, charge]