Contradiction with 1 Kings 10:14
It highlights the immense wealth of King Solomon, contrasting the poverty implied in Mark 12:42.
1 Kings 10:14: Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold,
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises against storing worldly treasures, contrasting with the widow's act of giving her last coins.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
Suggests wealth is a blessing of God, contrasting the widow's state of poverty in Mark 12:42.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:24
Indicates riches are a crown of the wise, contradicting the significance of the widow's small offering.
Proverbs 14:24: The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.
Contradiction with James 2:5
States that God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith, contradicting the idea of giving all like the widow.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:19
Suggests money is the answer to everything, contradicting the widow's giving away her livelihood.
Ecclesiastes 10:19: A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. [maketh...: Heb. maketh glad the life]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict with this verse could be the idea of praising someone for giving everything they have, even if it leaves them with nothing to live on. This could be seen as promoting self-sacrifice to an extreme level, contradicting the idea of ensuring one's own survival and well-being.