Contradiction with Matthew 22:30
Explains that in the resurrection people neither marry nor are given in marriage, which contradicts the concern about whose wife she will be.
Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
Contradiction with Luke 20:35
States that those who are worthy of resurrection do not marry, conflicting with the scenario presented in Mark 12:23.
Luke 20:35: But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:42
Suggests that the resurrected body is different from the earthly one, implying earthly marriages would not apply.
1 Corinthians 15:42: So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
Contradiction with Romans 7:2
Indicates that a married woman is bound by law to her husband only as long as he lives, opposing the dilemma of whose wife she is after resurrection.
Romans 7:2: For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to [her] husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of [her] husband.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
Describes a new existence without the former things, such as sorrow, which could include earthly relationships like marriage, contradicting the focus on marital status in the resurrection.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Paradox #1
Mark 12:23 could be seen as conflicting with the concept of eternal marriage. Some Christian interpretations emphasize that earthly relationships, like marriage, do not continue after resurrection, which may contrast with beliefs in eternal or celestial marriage held by some religious groups.
Paradox #2
Mark 12:23 discusses a hypothetical scenario about resurrection posed by the Sadducees to Jesus. The contradiction here is that the Sadducees, who questioned Jesus, did not believe in the resurrection. This opens a conflict as they present a situation involving resurrection to challenge Jesus, despite not accepting the concept themselves.