Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 16:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 16:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 16:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus showed up to the eleven disciples while they were eating and scolded them for not believing the people who said they saw Him alive again. He wanted them to trust that He had come back to life just like He promised.

Mark 16:14: Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. [at meat: or, together]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:17

This verse mentions that some of the disciples doubted, which contradicts Mark 16:14 where Jesus reproaches all of them for their unbelief.

Matthew 28:17: And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

Contradiction with John 20:19

This verse states that Jesus appeared to the disciples without any rebuke for their unbelief, contrasting with Mark 16:14 where Jesus rebukes them.

John 20:19: Then the same day at evening, being the first [day] of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.

Contradiction with Luke 24:36-38

Here, Jesus questions why the disciples are troubled and doubts arise, but offers peace rather than a rebuke, differing from the approach in Mark 16:14.

Luke 24:36-38: And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.

Contradiction with John 20:24-29

Thomas is specifically noted for doubting Jesus' resurrection, with no rebuke to the group, contrary to Mark 16:14 where all are reproached for their disbelief.

John 20:24-29: But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Paradox #1

Mark 16:14 could be seen as inconsistent because some scholars believe that the verses from Mark 16:9-20 were not part of the original text and were added later. This raises questions about its authenticity and whether it aligns with the rest of the Gospel of Mark. Additionally, the version of the resurrection appearances in these verses differs from other Gospel accounts, leading to potential contradictions in the details of the story.

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