Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:29
Contradicts the notion of leaving the city, suggesting that God's presence dwells in the temple in Jerusalem perpetually.
1 Kings 8:29: That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, [even] toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place. [toward this place: or, in this place]
Contradiction with Exodus 14:19-20
Implies God's presence is a constant guiding force, unlike the temporary departure mentioned in Mark 11:19.
Exodus 14:19-20: And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them:
Contradiction with Psalm 139:7-8
Suggests God's omnipresence, which contrasts with the notion of departure found in Mark 11:19.
Psalm 139:7-8: Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:23-24
Questions the possibility of escaping God's presence, contradicting the idea of leaving as stated in Mark 11:19.
Jeremiah 23:23-24: [Am] I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off?
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Suggests an ongoing presence "always," unlike the temporary departure indicated in Mark 11:19.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Paradox #1
The historical inconsistency related to this verse involves the timeline of events during Jesus' final week in Jerusalem. Some scholars point out differences in the order of events between the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, specifically regarding when Jesus cursed the fig tree and when it withered. This can create a conflict in how these accounts are harmonized or understood in terms of sequence.