Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 12:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 12:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 12:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, the people taking care of the vineyard wanted to harm the owner's son because they thought they could take everything for themselves. It shows how some people can be very selfish and make bad choices.

Mark 12:7: But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.

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.
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