Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 16:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 16:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 16:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus went up to heaven to be with God after he finished talking to his friends. Now, Jesus sits beside God and helps Him.

Mark 16:19: So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

Contradiction with John 3:13

States that no one has ascended to heaven except Jesus, which could be seen as contradicting the ascension described in Mark 16:19.

John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Implies Jesus' spiritual presence on Earth until the end of the age, contrasting with the physical departure due to the ascension in Mark 16:19.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Acts 2:34

Mentions that David did not ascend into the heavens, emphasizing the uniqueness of Jesus' ascension as described in Mark 16:19, which can create a perceived contradiction about who can ascend.

Acts 2:34: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Contradiction with John 20:17

Jesus tells Mary Magdalene He has not yet ascended to the Father, raising timing questions with the ascension mentioned in Mark 16:19.

John 20:17: Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and [to] my God, and your God.
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