Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 13:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 13:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 13:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus is telling his followers to pray that when they have to leave quickly, it won't be during winter because traveling in the cold would be much harder. He wants them to be safe and asks them to pray for better conditions.

Mark 13:18: And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse encourages not worrying about tomorrow, which can be seen as a contradiction to the concern expressed in Mark 13:18.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Urges believers to be anxious for nothing, contrasting with the implied concern about the timing of events in Mark 13:18.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Describes the day of the Lord coming unexpectedly, in contrast to the plea for specific conditions in Mark 13:18.

1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
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