Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:17
This verse states that Paul was not sent to baptize, suggesting a different focus from the "preaching and baptism" seen in Mark 16:20.
1 Corinthians 1:17: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [words: or, speech]
Contradiction with John 20:29
This verse emphasizes belief without seeing, contrasting with Mark 16:20 where signs are used to confirm belief.
John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7
Stresses walking by faith, not by sight, which could contrast with the reliance on signs in Mark 16:20.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Contradiction with Matthew 12:39
Jesus criticizes seeking signs, which seems at odds with the idea of confirming the word with signs as described in Mark 16:20.
Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:8-10
Mentions the ceasing of signs, suggesting a shift from the signs accompanying preaching found in Mark 16:20.
1 Corinthians 13:8-10: Charity never faileth: but whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail; whether [there be] tongues, they shall cease; whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away. [fail: Gr. vanish away]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction with Mark 16:20 is about the authenticity and inclusion of this verse in some ancient manuscripts. Some scholars debate whether the longer ending of Mark, where this verse is found, was part of the original text, as earlier manuscripts do not include it. This raises questions about the consistency and reliability of the biblical text.