Contradiction with Matthew 21:19
This verse describes a similar account where a fig tree is cursed by Jesus, yet emphasizes the aspect of the tree withering away immediately, which contrasts with the expectation of having fruit regardless of its season.
Matthew 21:19: And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. [a fig tree: Gr. one fig tree]
Contradiction with Luke 6:44
States that every tree is known by its fruit, suggesting the expectation that a fig tree would have fruit, contradicting the implied notion in Mark 11:13 that a tree should bear fruit when it's not the season.
Luke 6:44: For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. [grapes: Gr. a grape]
Contradiction with John 15:2
Implies that a fruitful branch is pruned to bear more fruit, suggesting the expectation of bearing fruit as a natural condition, contradicting the situation in Mark 11:13.
John 15:2: Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:13
Speaks of the Lord taking away the harvest and the fig tree not bearing fruit, which reflects a judgment theme rather than an expectation of fruit in a non-fruiting season.
Jeremiah 8:13: I will surely consume them, saith the LORD: [there shall be] no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf shall fade; and [the things that] I have given them shall pass away from them.
Contradiction with Hosea 9:10
Compares Israel to a fig tree with the first ripe fruit, indicating a specific time for fruit, contrasting with the fig tree expected to have fruit out of season in Mark 11:13.
Hosea 9:10: I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: [but] they went to Baalpeor, and separated themselves unto [that] shame; and [their] abominations were according as they loved.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Mark 11:13 is about Jesus finding no figs on a tree because it wasn't the season for figs. Some might see it as inconsistent for Jesus to expect fruit out of season. The lesson here might be more symbolic, but on the surface, it can seem confusing why there would be an expectation of fruit when it wasn't the right time.
Paradox #2
Mark 11:13 mentions Jesus looking for figs on a fig tree even though it was not the season for figs. The contradiction here is that it seems odd for Jesus to expect fruit when it was not the right time for the tree to have any, which could be seen as inconsistent with his understanding of nature.
Paradox #3
Mark 11:13 describes a fig tree with no fruit on it, though it was not the season for figs. The potential contradiction is that it implies an expectation of finding figs out of season. In botany, fruit trees bear fruit only in their specific seasons, and it's not reasonable to expect them to have fruit outside those times.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in Mark 11:13 could be seen in the expectation of finding fruit on a fig tree out of season. It might seem inconsistent to expect or punish something for not producing results when it is not the right time for it to do so.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or inconsistency could be related to the timing of figs on a fig tree. The verse describes finding no figs because it was not the season for them. The contradiction arises from expecting figs on the tree when it wasn't the right time for them to be present.