Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 12:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 12:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 12:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus told his friends that the poor woman gave more than everyone else because she gave with her heart, even though she had only a little to give. Her gift was special because it showed her love and trust in God.

Mark 12:43: And he called [unto him] his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22

Highlights that the blessing of the Lord brings wealth, which contrasts with valuing minimal monetary contributions.

Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:4

Rewards of humility and fear of the Lord are riches and honor, contrasting with Mark’s emphasis on the widow’s humble offering.

Proverbs 22:4: By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life. [By...: or, The reward of humility, etc]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

Asserts that wealth will not satisfy, suggesting a contradiction in valuing small offerings.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19–21

Advises against storing up earthly treasures, which contrasts with valuing small financial gifts in Mark.

Matthew 6:19–21:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17

Instructs not to trust in uncertain riches, contrasting with emphasizing the value of small monetary contributions.

1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Mark 12:43 could be the idea that the widow's small donation is praised more than larger contributions. This could seem inconsistent because it suggests that the value of a donation is measured by the sacrifice it represents rather than its actual size, which might conflict with more practical views on charitable giving that focus on the impact of the donation.

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