Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 13:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 13:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 13:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus is saying that when you hear about wars and scary things happening, don't be worried because these things have to happen, but it doesn't mean the world is ending yet. It's like when a storm comes but the day isn't over.

Mark 13:7: And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for [such things] must needs be; but the end [shall] not [be] yet.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse speaks of people saying "peace and safety" before sudden destruction, contrasting with Mark 13:7's warning of hearing wars and rumors of wars.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

This verse mentions false prophets saying "Peace, peace" when there is no peace, differing from Mark 13:7's warning of imminent conflict.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of nations not learning war anymore, contrasting with Mark 13:7, which warns of wars and rumors of wars.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah, it envisions a time when swords are beaten into plowshares, opposing the implication of ongoing conflict in Mark 13:7.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 24:6

While similar in content, it emphasizes not being troubled by rumors of wars, which can contradict the sense of urgency in Mark 13:7.

Matthew 24:6: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all [these things] must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
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