Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 12:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 12:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 12:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus asked whose picture was on the coin, and the people told him it was Caesar's. This helps explain that money belongs to the rulers, like Caesar, and not to God.

Mark 12:16: And they brought [it]. And he saith unto them, Whose [is] this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

This verse suggests serving two masters is impossible, while Mark 12:16 acknowledges Caesar's authority.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:20

This verse states Christians' citizenship is in heaven, not acknowledging earthly authorities like Mark 12:16.

Philippians 3:20: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [conversation...: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven]

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse advocates obeying God rather than human authority, contrasting with recognizing Caesar in Mark 12:16.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:2

This verse suggests focusing on heavenly things rather than earthly matters, in contrast to considering earthly obligations in Mark 12:16.

Colossians 3:2: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. [affection: or, mind]

Contradiction with James 4:4

This verse denounces friendship with the world, which could contrast with acknowledging earthly dominion as in Mark 12:16.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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