Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 12:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 12:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 12:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Gospel of Mark, some people who didn't like Jesus tried to trick him by asking tricky questions. They wanted to catch him saying something wrong so they could get him in trouble.

Mark 12:13: And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in [his] words.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Romans 13:1 advises believers to submit to governing authorities, suggesting compliance rather than questioning or trapping authorities, which contradicts the intention of trapping Jesus shown in Mark 12:13.

Romans 13:1: 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 1 Peter 2:13-14

This verse instructs submission to every human authority and honoring the emperor, contrasting with the Pharisees' and Herodians' attempt to ensnare Jesus with a political question intended to undermine authority.

1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Matthew 22:15

In Matthew 22:15, like Mark 12:13, the Pharisees plot to entangle Jesus, but the motive of deception contrasts with the Bible's general teachings on honesty and straightforwardness in discourse.

Matthew 22:15: And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any [man]: for thou regardest not the person of men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Encourages simple and honest communication, "let your yes be yes," contrasting the devious intentions and manipulative questioning reflected in Mark 12:13.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
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