Contradiction with James 4:3
This verse suggests that prayers can be unanswered due to wrong motives, while Mark 11:24 emphasizes belief in receiving.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
These verses show Paul's request was not granted, teaching reliance on grace, contrasting with definite reception in Mark 11:24.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:14
This verse conditions answered prayers on God's will, whereas Mark 11:24 points to belief as sufficient.
1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]
Contradiction with Matthew 26:39
Jesus expresses that God's will, not His own request, should be done, highlighting submission over mere belief, differing from Mark 11:24.
Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Contradiction with James 1:6-7
These verses tie receiving to unwavering faith, adding a conditional aspect not explicit in Mark 11:24.
James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Luke 22:42
Emphasizes submission to God's will over personal desires, contrasting the assurance of receiving in Mark 11:24.
Luke 22:42: Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. [willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove]
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9
States that ignoring God's law leads to unanswered prayers, introducing an obedience condition absent in Mark 11:24.
Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Paradox #1
Mark 11:24 talks about having faith that your prayers will be answered. A potential contradiction could be that people sometimes pray for things that are not granted, despite having faith. This might seem inconsistent with the assurance that all you ask for in prayer will be given. This raises questions about the reasons why some prayers are answered while others are not, leading to a conflict between faith and experience.
Paradox #2
Mark 11:24 suggests that if you pray with faith and believe, you will receive what you ask for. A possible contradiction might be that not all prayers are answered as desired, even with deep faith. This could conflict with other teachings that highlight unanswered prayers or suggest that God's will is a factor in how prayers are answered.
Paradox #3
Some people might see a contradiction when comparing this verse with real-life experiences. The verse suggests that if you believe you will receive what you ask for in prayer, you will get it. However, in reality, many believers feel that not all prayers are answered, even when they have strong faith. This can seem inconsistent with the promise made in the verse.
Paradox #4
The potential contradiction in the verse could be the idea that simply believing something will happen is enough to make it happen. In science, outcomes are generally based on evidence and predictable laws of nature, not just belief or faith alone. This difference in approach could be seen as inconsistent with the scientific method, which relies on empirical evidence and repeatability.
Paradox #5
Mark 11:24 talks about having faith that prayers will be answered. A contradiction could arise if someone interprets this to mean that any request, regardless of its ethical implications, will be granted if believed strongly enough. This could lead to a conflict between faith in prayer and moral responsibility, where what is prayed for may not align with ethical behavior or the greater good.