Contradiction with Genesis 6:5
This verse discusses the inherent wickedness and evil in humanity, contrasting with the notion of innocence in children.
Genesis 6:5: And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. [every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires] [continually: Heb. every day]
Contradiction with Psalm 51:5
This verse speaks of inherent sinfulness from birth, which opposes the idea of children's innocence in Mark 10:14.
Psalm 51:5: Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. [conceive...: Heb. warm me]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
It claims that there is no righteous man on earth who always does good and never sins, which contradicts the perception of innocence attributed to children in Mark 10:14.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Job 14:1-4
These verses emphasize human impurity and sin from birth, conflicting with the innocence of children as mentioned in Mark 10:14.
Job 14:1-4: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse claims that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, even contrasting the implied purity and innocence of children in Mark 10:14.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:15
It states that foolishness is bound in the heart of a child, which conflicts with the elevated status of children in Mark 10:14.
Proverbs 22:15: Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Paradox #1
Mark 10:14 highlights the importance of welcoming children and valuing their presence. A potential contradiction might arise if one considers other biblical passages where strict or harsh discipline towards children is endorsed. This could create an inconsistency between valuing children and how they are treated in different contexts.