Contradiction with Matthew 22:34-40
Mark 12:34 suggests someone is "not far from the kingdom of God," while Matthew underscores loving God and neighbor as commandments already positioning one within God's kingdom.
Matthew 22:34-40: Then one of them, [which was] a lawyer, asked [him a question], tempting him, and saying,
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
Suggests all have sinned and fall short, contrasting with the implication of nearing the kingdom of God.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with John 3:18
Emphasizes belief in Jesus as the sole requirement for not being condemned, differing from the steps described in Mark 12:34.
John 3:18: He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
States justification comes not by law but by faith, differing from the notion of being "not far" through understanding.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with James 2:10
Claims failing in one part of the law equals failing all, contradicting being near the kingdom simply by understanding.
James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.