Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 14:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 14:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 14:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, some people came and grabbed Jesus, taking him away. Christians understand this as the moment when Jesus was arrested by the soldiers.

Mark 14:46: And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:53

This verse explains that Jesus had the power to summon more than twelve legions of angels for protection, indicating a willingness to submit to arrest, whereas Mark 14:46 describes his arrest as something done forcefully by others.

Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Contradiction with John 10:18

This verse states that Jesus has the authority to lay down his life and take it again of his own will, suggesting voluntary surrender, which contrasts with the forceful arrest described in Mark 14:46.

John 10:18: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

Contradiction with Luke 22:51

This verse details Jesus healing the ear of the servant after one of his followers strikes it, showing his control over the situation and contrasting with the image of him being powerless during the arrest in Mark 14:46.

Luke 22:51: And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
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