Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 1:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 1:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 1:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus was in the desert for forty days, where he faced challenges from Satan, stayed among wild animals, and was helped by angels. This shows how strong and brave Jesus was, and how God took care of him.

Mark 1:13: And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Mark 1:13 describes Jesus being tempted by Satan, while Genesis 1:31 states that God saw everything He made as very good, implying no evil presence.

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 James 1:13

Mark 1:13 mentions Jesus being tempted, whereas James 1:13 states that God cannot be tempted with evil.

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 Hebrews 4:15

Mark 1:13 involves Jesus being in the wilderness tempted by Satan, while Hebrews 4:15 acknowledges Jesus was tempted in all ways as humans but without sin.

Hebrews 4:15: For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin.
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