Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 11:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 11:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 11:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Mark, Jesus's friends brought him a young donkey to ride on, and they put their coats on it like a special seat. This showed that Jesus was very important, like a king.

Mark 11:7: And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:7

In Matthew 21:7, both the colt and the donkey are mentioned as part of the triumphal entry, whereas Mark 11:7 only mentions the colt.

Matthew 21:7: And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set [him] thereon.

Contradiction with Luke 19:35

Similar to Mark, Luke 19:35 mentions the colt but specifies that no man had ever ridden it, emphasizing its unbroken nature; this might slightly differ in interpretation.

Luke 19:35: And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

Contradiction with John 12:14

John's account simplifies the event by saying Jesus found a young donkey, differing in details from Mark's specific account of the colt scenario.

John 12:14: And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,
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