Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 13:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 13:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 13:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus tells his friends to be careful because people will be mean to them and take them to leaders and judges. They will be in trouble because they are talking about Jesus, but it will help share Jesus' message.

Mark 13:9: But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:19

This verse encourages not to worry about what to say when delivered up, while Mark 13:9 suggests preparation is necessary for persecution.

Matthew 10:19: But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

It promises that no weapon formed against believers will prosper, contradicting the notion of facing severe persecution as advised in Mark 13:9.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:9-10

These verses suggest complete protection from harm, which contradicts the warning in Mark 13:9 about being delivered to councils and beaten.

Psalm 91:9-10: Because thou hast made the LORD, [which is] my refuge, [even] the most High, thy habitation;

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

States God has given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, suggesting fearlessness in contrast to the alarm of persecution in Mark 13:9.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Offers peace by stating that Jesus has overcome the world, which contrasts with the anticipated tribulation outlined in Mark 13:9.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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