Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 12:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 12:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 12:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, the people were not kind and treated the person badly, sending him away with nothing. This shows that sometimes people don't listen or help, even when they should.

Mark 12:3: And they caught [him], and beat him, and sent [him] away empty.

Contradiction with Mark 12:27

This verse emphasizes that God is the God of the living, not the dead, which contrasts with the rejection and subsequent mistreatment seen in Mark 12:3.

Mark 12:27: He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

It teaches to turn the other cheek instead of reacting with violence, contrary to the beatings described.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking revenge, as opposed to the violent response in Mark 12:3.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:39

Commands to love your neighbor as yourself, which contradicts the hostile actions in Mark 12:3.

Matthew 22:39: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32

Instructs to be kind and forgiving, clashing with the rejection and assault found in Mark 12:3.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
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