Contradiction with John 14:6
Jesus declares that he is the way, the truth, and the life, indicating certainty and clarity, which contradicts the uncertainty and avoidance shown by the chief priests, scribes, and elders in Mark 11:33.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
Jesus teaches that one's communication should be clear and honest (yes or no), contrary to the evasive answer given in Mark 11:33.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with James 1:8
A double-minded person is described as unstable, contrasting with the evasive response and lack of commitment shown by the leaders in Mark 11:33.
James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.
Contradiction with Matthew 21:27
The priests and elders openly admit to not knowing the source of authority, while Mark 11:33 uses their indecision to avoid a direct answer.
Matthew 21:27: And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:18
Encourages actions to reflect truth rather than just words, opposing the lack of honesty in the leaders' response in Mark 11:33.
1 John 3:18: My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.