Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 11:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 11:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 11:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus's friends found a young donkey, just like He said they would, tied up outside where two roads met, and they untied it to bring to Him. This shows how Jesus knew exactly what would happen, and His friends listened to Him and did what He asked.

Mark 11:4: And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse, "Thou shalt not steal," suggests that taking anything without explicit permission might be considered theft, whereas in Mark 11:4, the disciples take a colt they find tied up.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The Golden Rule, "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them," implies asking for permission before using someone else's possessions, which contrasts with the actions described in Mark 11:4.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1-2

Advises to be subject to governing authorities and, by extension, respect others' property, whereas Mark 11:4 describes taking a colt without prior consent.

Romans 13:1-2: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

Similar to Matthew 7:12, this verse, "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise," implies the necessity of treating others' property with the respect one would desire, conflicting with the absence of initial consent in Mark 11:4.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it," suggests proper protocol and fairness in dealing with others, whereas Mark 11:4 might be seen as bypassing these considerations.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]
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