Contradiction with Matthew 21:22
This verse suggests that whatever is asked in prayer with faith will be received, potentially contrasting with Jesus's prayer in Mark 14:36 that ultimately submits to God's will.
Matthew 21:22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Contradiction with John 14:13-14
These verses highlight Jesus's promise that anything asked in His name will be done, seemingly contrasting with His request in Mark 14:36 that is set aside for the divine will.
John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
Paul prays for relief but is denied, similar in submissiveness to Mark 14:36, yet contradicts the notion of unconditionally receiving answers to prayer in other verses.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Contradiction with James 1:6-7
These verses state that one must not doubt in prayer to receive from God, potentially contradicting the apparent unanswered prayer in Mark 14:36.
James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Paradox #1
The conflict in Mark 14:36 might arise from the tension between Jesus' human will and divine will. Jesus expresses a desire to avoid suffering, which shows his humanity, yet he ultimately submits to God's will, showing divinity. Some might see this as a contradiction between Jesus' human fear and divine obedience.
Paradox #2
Mark 14:36 can seem inconsistent because it shows Jesus expressing a desire for something different from God's will, yet still submitting to it. This could appear to conflict with the belief in the Trinity, where Jesus and God have a unified will. The challenge is understanding how Jesus can have a distinct will and still be fully united with God.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in this verse involves the idea of Jesus expressing a desire not to go through with his suffering ("take this cup from me"), which could seem inconsistent with the belief in his divine mission and understanding that his sacrifice is necessary for salvation. Some people find it hard to reconcile Jesus' human emotions of fear and reluctance with his divine purpose.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the tension between divine will and human desire. Here, it reflects the struggle between accepting a difficult or painful path vs. wanting to avoid it. This can be inconsistent with the idea of having faith without question or doubt, showing a more human side of grappling with personal wants against a larger divine plan.