Contradiction with Luke 19:39
While Mark 11:9 describes crowds praising Jesus, Luke 19:39 mentions Pharisees asking Jesus to rebuke his disciples, suggesting opposition rather than praise.
Luke 19:39: And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
Contradiction with John 12:43
Mark 11:9 shows people openly praising Jesus, but John 12:43 suggests some preferred human praise over God’s praise, contradicting their open worship.
John 12:43: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 27:22-23
Mark 11:9 describes people praising Jesus as “He that cometh in the name of the Lord,” whereas Matthew 27:22-23 recounts the crowd calling for Jesus's crucifixion.
Matthew 27:22-23: Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? [They] all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
Contradiction with John 6:66
In Mark 11:9, many publicly praise Jesus; however, in John 6:66, many of his disciples withdrew, showing a contrast in following.
John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Contradiction with John 19:15
Mark 11:9 has people acknowledging Jesus as a blessed figure, while John 19:15 depicts people rejecting him as king.
John 19:15: But they cried out, Away with [him], away with [him], crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.