Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 10:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 10:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 10:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Peter is telling Jesus that he and the other disciples have left everything behind to follow Him. This means they gave up their homes, jobs, and families to be with Jesus and learn from Him.

Mark 10:28: Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:29

This verse suggests that forsaking things for Jesus leads to receiving a hundredfold and inheriting eternal life, while Mark 10:28 expresses Peter's concern about leaving all to follow Jesus without immediate mention of their reward.

Matthew 19:29: And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

Contradiction with Luke 18:30

It promises receipt of many times more in this present time and everlasting life, contrasting Peter's apprehension in Mark 10:28 about what they have left.

Luke 18:30: Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Advises not to lay up treasures on earth but in heaven, while Mark 10:28 reflects the sacrifice the disciples made, perhaps questioning the tangible outcome.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Philippians 3:8

Paul considers all things a loss for Christ, embracing this willingly, whereas Peter in Mark 10:28 seems to seek reassurance for what he left behind.

Philippians 3:8: Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,

Contradiction with John 12:25

Speaks of hating one's life in this world to keep it for eternal life, showing a different approach compared to seeking acknowledgment for sacrifices made as expressed in Mark 10:28.

John 12:25: He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:7-8

Emphasizes contentment with necessities and acknowledges that we bring nothing into the world, contrasting with Mark 10:28 where Peter is focused on what was sacrificed.

1 Timothy 6:7-8: For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.
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