Contradiction with John 2:19
Jesus speaks of raising the temple again in three days, suggesting restoration rather than destruction.
John 2:19: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:3
God’s eyes and heart are always on the temple, indicating its enduring existence.
1 Kings 9:3: And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:16
God has chosen and sanctified the temple, suggesting its permanence.
2 Chronicles 7:16: For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Contradiction with Psalm 132:14
States that God has chosen Zion as His dwelling place forever, implying lasting durability.
Psalm 132:14: This [is] my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Paradox #1
Mark 13:2 speaks about the destruction of a temple. A contradiction or conflict might arise because the verse is seen as predicting the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, which happened in 70 AD. However, since the Gospel of Mark is believed by most scholars to have been written around that time, some argue it was written after the fact, creating questions about whether it was a prophecy or a reflection of historical events. This can lead to debates about the timing and nature of the prediction.