Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 1:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 1:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 1:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus has the power to make bad spirits leave people, and when the bad spirit left the man, it made a lot of noise. The man felt better because Jesus helped him.

Mark 1:26: And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.

Contradiction with John 4:48

Mark 1:26 shows Jesus performing a miracle which might not align with John 4:48 where Jesus expresses frustration at people needing signs and wonders to believe.

John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Mark 1:26 depicts an unclean spirit creating a scene, which seems counteracted by 1 Corinthians 14:33, affirming that God is not a God of confusion.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:19

Mark 1:26 describes a loud event, whereas Matthew 12:19 notes that Jesus will not cry out or shout.

Matthew 12:19: He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Contradiction with Luke 4:41

While Mark 1:26 shows Jesus allowing the spirit to depart crying out, Luke 4:41 records Jesus rebuking the spirits and not allowing them to speak.

Luke 4:41: And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking [them] suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. [to speak...: or, to say that they knew him to be Christ]
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