Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
This verse advises using soft answers to turn away wrath, contrasting with the direct rebuke in Mark 1:25.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with James 1:19
This verse emphasizes listening and being slow to speak, in contrast to the immediate command in Mark 1:25.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
This verse advises letting no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, while Mark 1:25 involves a harsh rebuke.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Contradiction with Colossians 3:8
This verse calls for putting away anger and malice, yet Mark 1:25 shows a direct reprimand.
Colossians 3:8: But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:24
This verse highlights the sweetness of pleasant words, contrary to the stern command seen in Mark 1:25.
Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Paradox #1
The verse in Mark 1:25 depicts Jesus rebuking a demon. Some might see a potential inconsistency with those who believe that a loving God would not allow evil spirits to exist or require human intervention to drive them out. This could seem in conflict with the idea of a benevolent deity, raising questions about the role and power of evil in a world governed by a good God.