Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, God’s Spirit led Jesus into the desert right away. Jesus needed to be alone there to pray and get ready for what He would do next.

Mark 1:12: And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Mark 1:12 describes the Spirit driving Jesus into the wilderness, suggesting a challenging environment, while Genesis 1:31 portrays all of creation as very good.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Mark 1:12 speaks of being driven into the wilderness, which implies hardship, contradicting the rest and ease offered by Jesus in Matthew 11:28.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with James 1:13

Mark 1:12 implies a trial led by the Spirit, whereas James 1:13 states God does not tempt anyone.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 1 John 1:5

Mark 1:12 involves Jesus being driven into the wilderness, possibly facing darkness, while 1 John 1:5 asserts that in God there is no darkness at all.

1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
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