Contradiction with Exodus 25:8
Mark 11:16 discusses the prohibition of carrying items through the temple, whereas Exodus 25:8 emphasizes building a sanctuary, implying permissible activity around worship spaces.
Exodus 25:8: And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:12-16
Mark 11:16 presents a singular act of preventing activities in the temple, while these verses describe God sanctifying the temple, where prayer and openness to God's presence are expected.
2 Chronicles 7:12-16: And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:5
This verse implies some temple activities (work on the Sabbath) are necessary and lawful, while Mark 11:16 suggests restricting certain activities within the temple.
Matthew 12:5: Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?
Contradiction with Isaiah 56:7
Isaiah describes the temple as a house of prayer for all nations, indicating openness and inclusivity, whereas Mark 11:16 refers to a restrictive act within the temple.
Isaiah 56:7: Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices [shall be] accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:59-61
These verses encourage turning towards the temple with prayers and activities focused on God, which seems more permissive compared to the restrictive tone of Mark 11:16.
1 Kings 8:59-61: And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the LORD, be nigh unto the LORD our God day and night, that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel at all times, as the matter shall require: [at all...: Heb. the thing of a day in his day]
Contradiction with Acts 2:46-47
These verses describe the early church meeting in temple courts daily, suggesting a place of communal gathering, contrasting with the restrictive action in Mark 11:16.
Acts 2:46-47: And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [from...: or, at home]
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:6
Here, the activities of priests within the temple are described as part of regular ministry, which contrasts with the restrictive practice in Mark 11:16.
Hebrews 9:6: Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service [of God].
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:21-22
Describes peoples and inhabitants seeking and coming to the temple to pray and see the Lord, implying accessibility and welcoming, unlike Mark 11:16's restrictive view.
Zechariah 8:21-22: And the inhabitants of one [city] shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the LORD, and to seek the LORD of hosts: I will go also. [speedily: or, continually: Heb. going] [to pray...: Heb. to intreat the face of]