Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 14:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 14:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 14:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus told his friends to go to the city and get ready for a special meal called Passover, and they did exactly what he said. This shows that Jesus knew what would happen, and his friends listened and followed his instructions.

Mark 14:16: And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:22

Peter rebukes the idea of Jesus' suffering and death, whereas Mark 14:16 describes the disciples obediently preparing for the event that signifies the beginning of this suffering.

Matthew 16:22: Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. [Be...: Gr. Pity thyself]

Contradiction with John 13:37

Peter vows to follow Jesus anywhere, including to death, while in Mark 14:16, the disciples are simply setting up the Passover with no mention of such a vow.

John 13:37: Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:56

Describes all disciples forsaking Jesus and fleeing, which contrasts with Mark 14:16 where they follow His instructions without question.

Matthew 26:56: And they that had laid hold on Jesus led [him] away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Contradiction with John 21:3

The disciples return to fishing post-resurrection, showing a lack of understanding or commitment compared to their obedience in Mark 14:16.

John 21:3: Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.

Contradiction with Luke 22:24

Disciples argue over who is the greatest soon after preparing the Passover, in contrast with their harmonious obedience in Mark 14:16.

Luke 22:24: And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
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