Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 11:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 11:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 11:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, the religious leaders wanted to get rid of Jesus because they were scared of him, and all the people thought what he was teaching was amazing. They were worried that everyone liked Jesus so much.

Mark 11:18: And the scribes and chief priests heard [it], and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse promotes peacemaking, while Mark 11:18 describes a plot to kill Jesus, which is an act of violence.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

This verse encourages loving enemies and doing good, contrary to the plot against Jesus in Mark 11:18.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse advises against repaying evil for evil, opposing the intention to harm Jesus in Mark 11:18.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse states the wrath of man does not produce righteousness, which contrasts with the anger leading to the plot in Mark 11:18.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse advises not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, differing from the violent intentions in Mark 11:18.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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