Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 12:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 12:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 12:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, the people in the story took a man, hurt him badly until he died, and then threw him out of the garden. This shows how sometimes people don't listen to others who come with important messages, even when they should.

Mark 12:8: And they took him, and killed [him], and cast [him] out of the vineyard.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Mark 12:8 depicts the killing of the son, while Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," highlighting a contrast in actions regarding taking a life.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Mark 12:8 shows the son being seized and killed, whereas Matthew 5:39 teaches to "resist not evil" but to turn the other cheek, contrasting responses to aggression.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

In Mark 12:8, evil is met with murder, whereas Romans 12:21 exhorts to "overcome evil with good," presenting opposite reactions to wrongdoing.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:15

Mark 12:8 includes murder, conflicting with 1 John 3:15, which states, "Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer," opposing the act of murder.

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 Proverbs 20:22

Mark 12:8 has vengeance through murder, while Proverbs 20:22 instructs, "Say not thou, I will recompense evil," contrasting with the choice to retaliate.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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