Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 12:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 12:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 12:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, a teacher who knew a lot about the Bible asked Jesus which rule was the most important because he saw that Jesus was giving good answers. This question was to understand what Jesus thought was the most important thing God wants people to do.

Mark 12:28: And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?

Contradiction with James 2:10

This verse suggests that failing in one point of the law makes one guilty of all, which can contrast with Mark 12:28 if seen as emphasizing the importance of every individual commandment rather than identifying the greatest.

James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:14

This suggests that all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself," which might seem to contradict Mark 12:28's approach of identifying specific "first" commandments.

Galatians 5:14: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:23

This verse stresses the omission of weightier matters of the law like judgment, mercy, and faith, which might contrast with focusing predominantly on commandments extracted as the greatest as per Mark 12:28.

Matthew 23:23: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier [matters] of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. [anise: Gr. dill]

Contradiction with Romans 13:9

Paul summarizes commandments with "Love your neighbor as yourself," which might appear to sideline the complexity of determining which commandment is considered first or greatest, as discussed in Mark 12:28.

Romans 13:9: For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if [there be] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with Luke 10:42

Implies one needed thing, emphasizing simplicity and singularity, which may conflict with the perspective of hierarchy or multiple commandments like Mark 12:28 suggests.

Luke 10:42: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
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