Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 12:37

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According to Mark, Jesus is teaching that even though the Messiah is a descendant of King David, he is still greater than David. The people were happy to hear Jesus because he spoke in a way they could understand and think about.

Mark 12:37: David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he [then] his son? And the common people heard him gladly.

Contradiction with John 10:30

Jesus claims, "I and my Father are one," which emphasizes unity rather than David calling Jesus "Lord" as a distinction.

John 10:30: I and [my] Father are one.

Contradiction with John 14:28

Jesus says, "for my Father is greater than I," suggesting a hierarchy rather than the superiority implied by David saying "Lord."

John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:27

"All things are delivered unto me of my Father" denotes authority given by the Father, contrasting with the notion of innate lordship.

Matthew 11:27: All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and [he] to whomsoever the Son will reveal [him].

Contradiction with Philippians 2:6

Describes Jesus as "thought it not robbery to be equal with God," suggesting equality rather than a distinct lordship.

Philippians 2:6: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:28

States "the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him," implying subjection rather than supremacy.

1 Corinthians 15:28: And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
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