Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 14:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 14:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 14:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Mark, a young man followed Jesus, wearing just a cloth. When some men tried to grab him, he ran away, leaving the cloth behind.

Mark 14:51: And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about [his] naked [body]; and the young men laid hold on him:

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:3

Proverbs states that integrity guides the upright, whereas Mark 14:51 shows a young man fleeing without clothing, suggesting a lack of preparedness or integrity in that moment.

Proverbs 11:3: The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:1

It mentions that "the wicked flee when no man pursueth," while Mark 14:51 depicts a man fleeing despite no explicit pursuit after him.

Proverbs 28:1: The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Contradiction with John 14:27

This verse talks about peace bestowed by Jesus, contrasting with the panic implied in the young man's flight in Mark 14:51.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

It speaks of God giving a spirit of power, love, and sound mind, opposing the fear and confusion shown by the young man fleeing in Mark 14:51.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:28

This verse highlights God's protection over the faithful, while Mark 14:51 shows the young man escaping, implying a perceived lack of divine protection.

Psalm 37:28: For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
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