Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 14:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 14:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 14:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Judas, who was one of Jesus' special friends, came with many people carrying swords and clubs, sent by the important leaders. They were there to take Jesus away.

Mark 14:43: And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

Contradiction with John 18:4-6

Jesus knew all things that would happen to him and stepped forward willingly, contrasting with the need for betrayal by a crowd.

John 18:4-6: Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

Contradiction with Matthew 26:55

Jesus points out that he was openly teaching in the temple, questioning why they come with swords and staves, contradicting the need for a covert arrest.

Matthew 26:55: But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

Contradiction with Luke 22:48

Jesus questions Judas directly with 'betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?', which indicates betrayal was unnecessary given Jesus's willingness to surrender.

Luke 22:48: But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Contradiction with Acts 1:18

Describes Judas's fate after the betrayal, which portrays the betrayal as unnecessary since these events were part of divine plan.

Acts 1:18: Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
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