Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 11:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 11:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 11:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, people were asking Jesus who gave him the power to do the amazing things he was doing. They were curious because they saw Jesus doing special things that made them wonder where he got this power from.

Mark 11:28: And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?

Contradiction with John 3:34

This verse states that Jesus speaks the words of God, contrasting with the questioning of His authority in Mark 11:28.

John 3:34: For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure [unto him].

Contradiction with Matthew 28:18

This verse declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus, contradicting the challenge to His authority in Mark 11:28.

Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Contradiction with Luke 4:32

This verse describes Jesus teaching with authority, in contrast to the questioning of His authority in Mark 11:28.

Luke 4:32: And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:2

This verse states that God has spoken to us by His Son, which contrasts with the doubt of Jesus' authority in Mark 11:28.

Hebrews 1:2: Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [his] Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

Contradiction with Colossians 2:9-10

This passage affirms that in Christ dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily and that He is the head of all principality and power, supporting His authority rather than questioning it as in Mark 11:28.

Colossians 2:9-10: For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Contradiction with John 5:26-27

These verses affirm that the Father has granted Jesus authority to execute judgment, contradicting the questioning of His authority in Mark 11:28.

John 5:26-27: For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency for Mark 11:28 could be related to the challenge of Jesus' authority. Different groups had varying beliefs about authority and religious leadership, which could cause tension or conflict with traditional Jewish authority at the time.

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