Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Jesus invites those who labor and are heavy laden to come to Him for rest, contrasting Mark 14:41 where Jesus finds the disciples sleeping instead of staying awake and alert.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:9-11
The warning against slumber leading to poverty contradicts Mark 14:41, where the disciples are found sleeping instead of being vigilant.
Proverbs 6:9-11: How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:6
This verse urges believers to be alert and sober, directly opposing the situation in Mark 14:41 where the disciples are found asleep.
1 Thessalonians 5:6: Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
Contradiction with Romans 13:11
Encourages awakening from sleep because salvation is near, while in Mark 14:41, the disciples are caught sleeping.
Romans 13:11: And that, knowing the time, that now [it is] high time to awake out of sleep: for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:13
Advises against loving sleep to avoid poverty, which contradicts Mark 14:41 where the disciples are seen sleeping rather than watching.
Proverbs 20:13: Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
Paradox #1
The potential moral inconsistency in this verse could be the notion of Jesus expressing disappointment or disapproval towards his disciples for failing to stay awake and support him during his time of need, even though he understands human weaknesses. This might appear contradictory as it reflects a tension between compassion/understanding and expectation of support.