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: