Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 10:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 10:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 10:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, when the blind man heard Jesus was nearby, he called out loudly asking Jesus, who he believed could help him, to be kind and heal him. This shows the man's faith that Jesus had the power to make him well.

Mark 10:47: And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, [thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:8

While Mark 10:47 shows Jesus hearing the call of Bartimaeus and subsequently healing him, Psalm 146:8 emphasizes that it is the Lord who opens the eyes of the blind, suggesting a divine operation rather than a human action by Jesus.

Psalm 146:8: The LORD openeth [the eyes of] the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:

Contradiction with Matthew 12:19

Mark 10:47 features a loud public call to Jesus, whereas Matthew 12:19 portrays the Messiah as someone who would not cry out or raise his voice in public.

Matthew 12:19: He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Contradiction with John 9:39

In Mark 10:47, Bartimaeus calls Jesus the "Son of David," recognizing His role as healer, contrasting with John 9:39, where Jesus says He came for judgment, indicating a broader mission beyond healing.

John 9:39: And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Mark 10:47 emphasizes Jesus as the "Son of David," serving all, but Matthew 15:24 shows Jesus’ initial focus on the "lost sheep of Israel," suggesting different target audiences.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Luke 8:56

In Mark 10:47, Jesus openly responds to Bartimaeus, whereas in Luke 8:56, Jesus instructs Jairus' family to keep His miracles private, reflecting differing approaches to public recognition of His works.

Luke 8:56: And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
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