Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," implying that no one is inherently good, which contrasts with the notion in Mark 10:18 where Jesus questions the attribution of being called good to anyone other than God.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Psalm 14:3
This verse states "They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one," which also contradicts the idea that any human could be considered good, as Mark 10:18 suggests only God is good.
Psalm 14:3: They are all gone aside, they are [all] together become filthy: [there is] none that doeth good, no, not one. [filthy: Heb. stinking]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse states "For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not," reinforcing the concept that no one is truly good except God, echoing the sentiment in Mark 10:18.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse says "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags," further contradicting an inherent human goodness, in alignment with Mark 10:18's implication that true goodness belongs only to God.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Paradox #1
One perceived contradiction could be that in Christian theology, Jesus is often understood to be sinless and good, as well as divine. However, in this verse, Jesus seems to distance himself from being called good, which could seem contradictory to the belief in his divine and sinless nature. This might be confusing for some readers who see Jesus as inherently good.
Paradox #2
Mark 10:18 could be seen as inconsistent with other biblical passages that describe Jesus as sinless or as God himself. If Jesus says only God is good, and yet he is also considered God and without sin elsewhere, it might seem contradictory unless understood in a context that reconciles his humanity and divinity.
Paradox #3
Mark 10:18 could be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency because it presents Jesus making a statement about goodness that might seem to challenge the idea of Him being without sin or fully divine. Some might argue that if only God is truly good, and Jesus questions being called good, it raises questions about His divinity or sinlessness. This can be confusing for those who believe in the traditional teachings about Jesus' divine nature.
Paradox #4
One potential contradiction in Mark 10:18 is that Jesus says "No one is good except God alone," which might seem inconsistent with the idea that people can be good and moral. People often try to live good lives and do good deeds, so saying only God is good might appear to conflict with the common belief that humans can also possess goodness.