Contradiction with Genesis 37:19-20
Joseph's brothers plan to kill him but ultimately do not, contrasting the tenants who plan and succeed in killing the heir in Mark 12:7.
Genesis 37:19-20: And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. [dreamer: Heb. master of dreams]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus teaches to love your enemies, contradicting the malicious intent of killing the heir.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31-32
Advises against envying or choosing the ways of violent men, contrasting the violent intent shown in Mark 12:7.
Proverbs 3:31-32: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
The commandment "thou shalt not kill" contradicts the tenants' intent to commit murder.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against taking revenge, which contrasts with the tenants' desire to kill for gain.
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 1 John 3:15
Equates hatred with murder, providing a moral contradiction to the intent in Mark 12:7.
1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:8-9
Advises against anger and wrath, which contradicts the violent plan in Mark 12:7.
Psalm 37:8-9: Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Contradiction with James 4:2
Discusses how desires lead to conflict and murder, contrasting with peaceful resolution advised in scriptures.
James 4:2: Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.