Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 13:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 13:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 13:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus is telling his friends that there will be a really hard time coming, harder than anything that has ever happened before. It's a warning to stay strong and trust in God during tough times.

Mark 13:19: For [in] those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

Contradiction with Genesis 8:22

Describes the continuity of natural cycles like seedtime and harvest, which suggests a stable order, contrary to the unprecedented tribulation mentioned in Mark 13:19.

Genesis 8:22: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. [While...: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:9-10

Promises not to flood the earth again with assurances of peace, which contradicts the severe global tribulation described in Mark 13:19.

Isaiah 54:9-10: For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Speaks of God's plans for prosperity and hope, contrasting with the calamity and distress outlined in Mark 13:19.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Offers rest and comfort to those who are weary, conflicting with the overwhelming affliction described in Mark 13:19.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

States that all things work together for good, contrary to the distressing events foreseen in Mark 13:19.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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