Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 10:52

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 10:52 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 10:52. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus told the man that because he believed and trusted, he was healed and could see again. The man was so happy that he decided to follow Jesus and be with Him.

Mark 10:52: And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. [made...: or, saved thee]

Contradiction with James 2:17

This verse states that faith without works is dead, suggesting that faith alone is not sufficient, while Mark 10:52 emphasizes that faith alone saved the individual.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse emphasizes doing the will of God alongside faith for entering the kingdom of heaven, contrasting with Mark 10:52 where faith alone is highlighted as the reason for healing.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse asserts that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which is a contradiction to Mark 10:52's implication that faith alone was sufficient for healing.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
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