Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 15:29

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According to Mark, people passing by made fun of Jesus and shook their heads at Him, teasing Him by saying He said He could destroy the temple and build it again in three days. They didn't understand what Jesus meant and were being mean to Him.

Mark 15:29: And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest [it] in three days,

Contradiction with John 2:19

Jesus prophesies that he will raise the temple (his body) in three days, which contrasts with the ridicule in Mark 15:29.

John 2:19: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:21

Jesus foretells his own suffering and resurrection, which is contradictory to the disbelief of those mocking him in Mark 15:29.

Matthew 16:21: From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

Contradiction with Luke 9:22

Jesus predicts his suffering, rejection, and resurrection, which highlights the misunderstanding of the mockers in Mark 15:29.

Luke 9:22: Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

Contradiction with Acts 2:24

God raised Jesus from the dead, contradicting the doubt and mockery expressed in Mark 15:29.

Acts 2:24: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

Contradiction with Romans 8:11

The Spirit of God raised Jesus, affirming the reality contrary to the derision in Mark 15:29.

Romans 8:11: But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. [by: or, because of]
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