Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 13:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 13:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 13:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus tells us that some people might not like us because we follow him, but if we keep believing in him and stay strong, we will be safe with him in the end.

Mark 13:13: And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:8

The verse suggests that righteousness delivers from trouble, implying immediate vindication rather than enduring to the end.

Proverbs 11:8: The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

This verse indicates that the righteous are not forsaken, which can contrast with the enduring persecution mentioned in Mark 13:13.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Job 21:7-9

These verses question why the wicked live and prosper, contradicting the notion of enduring hardships to be saved.

Job 21:7-9: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14

It observes that the righteous suffer while the wicked prosper, which contrasts the assurance of eventual salvation for those enduring in Mark 13:13.

Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1

The verse questions why the wicked prosper, which may seem contradictory to the promised salvation for those who endure hardships.

Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.