Contradiction with Matthew 20:20-21
This verse depicts the mother of James and John asking Jesus for her sons to sit at his right and left in the kingdom, contradicting Mark 10:35 where James and John make the request themselves.
Matthew 20:20-21: Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping [him], and desiring a certain thing of him.
Contradiction with Mark 9:34
This verse shows the disciples arguing about who is the greatest, which contradicts the humility expected in asking for a place of honor as in Mark 10:35.
Mark 9:34: But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who [should be] the greatest.
Contradiction with Luke 9:46
The verse depicts an argument among disciples about who would be the greatest, contrasting with the request made directly to Jesus in Mark 10:35 which implies a desire for personal elevation.
Luke 9:46: Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
This verse teaches to do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, contradicting the self-serving request of James and John in Mark 10:35.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:11-12
These verses emphasize humility and servanthood being greater than seeking prominent positions, contrasting with the disciples' request in Mark 10:35.
Matthew 23:11-12: But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Contradiction with James 4:10
This verse encourages humility for exaltation by the Lord, contradicting the approach of seeking high positions directly as seen in Mark 10:35.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Luke 14:10
This instruction to take the lowest place is in contrast with the ambition for high status seen in Mark 10:35.
Luke 14:10: But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.