Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 15:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 15:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 15:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, the soldiers took Jesus to a big building called the Praetorium, and they gathered all the other soldiers there. They were getting ready to do something important with Jesus.

Mark 15:16: And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. [Praetorium: or, the palace, or, hall of audience]

Contradiction with Matthew 27:27

Mark 15:16 describes the soldiers leading Jesus into the praetorium, while Matthew 27:27 portrays the soldiers gathering in the common hall.

Matthew 27:27: Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band [of soldiers]. [common hall: or, governor's house]

Contradiction with Luke 23:11

In Mark 15:16, Jesus is mocked by Roman soldiers, but Luke 23:11 describes Herod's soldiers mocking him, showing a different group involvement.

Luke 23:11: And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked [him], and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

Contradiction with John 19:2

Mark 15:16 depicts the soldiers preparing to mock Jesus by leading him somewhere first, while John 19:2 states that soldiers had already twisted a crown of thorns on Jesus' head without mentioning a movement to another location.

John 19:2: And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put [it] on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

Contradiction with Acts 4:27-28

Mark 15:16 involves Roman soldiers mocking Jesus, whereas Acts 4:27-28 attributes the gathering against Jesus to Herod, Pontius Pilate, and others, including not specifically Roman soldiers, broadening the responsibility.

Acts 4:27-28: For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
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