Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 14:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 14:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 14:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus is saying that he was with the people every day teaching in the temple, and they didn't arrest him then. But now, they are taking him because it is part of God's plan that was written long ago.

Mark 14:49: I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

In Mark 14:49, Jesus acknowledges his capture as fulfilling scriptures, whereas Matthew 5:39 suggests responding to evil with nonresistance, implying a more passive approach.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Mark 14:49 highlights Jesus's arrest, while John 18:36 states his kingdom is not of this world, suggesting his capture doesn't align with worldly power struggles.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:53

Mark 14:49 implies Jesus's arrest is a scriptural fulfillment, yet Matthew 26:53 shows he could call angels to prevent it, implying it wasn't necessary.

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

Contradiction with Acts 2:23

Mark 14:49 mentions fulfilling scriptures through Jesus's capture, whereas Acts 2:23 discusses his delivery by determined counsel, suggesting predestination rather than fulfillment of scripture alone.

Acts 2:23: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Contradiction with Matthew 17:22-23

Mark 14:49 highlights events as a fulfillment of scripture, while Matthew 17:22-23 foretells betrayal and resurrection, emphasizing prophecy over immediate scripture fulfillment.

Matthew 17:22-23: And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:
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