Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 15:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 15:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 15:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Pilate asked Jesus if He was the King of the Jewish people, and Jesus replied by saying, "That's what you say." This means Jesus did not clearly say yes or no, letting Pilate decide what he thought.

Mark 15:2: And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest [it].

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus explains His kingdom is not of this world, whereas Mark 15:2 involves an implication of earthly kingship.

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 Luke 23:2

Accusation that Jesus claimed He is a king, but in Mark 15:2, Jesus refrains from claiming earthly kingship.

Luke 23:2: And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this [fellow] perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

Contradiction with John 6:15

Jesus withdraws to avoid being made king, contrasting with the acceptance implied in Mark 15:2.

John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Contradiction with John 19:15

The crowd rejects Jesus as king, whereas Mark 15:2 involves acknowledgment of His kingship.

John 19:15: But they cried out, Away with [him], away with [him], crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
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