Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 10:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 10:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 10:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus told his friends that people would make fun of him, hurt him, and even kill him, but after three days, he would come back to life. This shows that Jesus knew what would happen and that he would be okay in the end.

Mark 10:34: And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:7

Mark 10:34 describes Jesus predicting His resurrection, whereas Isaiah 53:7 elaborates on the suffering servant who does not open his mouth or resist, highlighting the servant's silent submission rather than a triumphant outcome.

Isaiah 53:7: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:21-23

In Matthew 16:21-23, while Jesus predicts His own suffering and resurrection like in Mark 10:34, Peter rebukes Him, showing a lack of understanding or belief in what Jesus says, indicating human resistance and misunderstanding.

Matthew 16:21-23: From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

Contradiction with Luke 24:5-7

Mark 10:34 predicts the resurrection, but Luke 24:5-7 portrays the bewilderment of the women at the tomb, illustrating initial disbelief or lack of understanding of the prediction.

Luke 24:5-7: And as they were afraid, and bowed down [their] faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? [the living: or, him that liveth]

Contradiction with John 2:19-21

Jesus’ statement about raising the temple in three days in John 2:19-21 is misunderstood by others, contrasting with the clear, direct prediction in Mark 10:34, where He speaks plainly.

John 2:19-21: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
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