Contradiction with Matthew 16:23
This verse shows Jesus instructing Peter to get behind him, suggesting a different kind of preparation or journey than the one stated in Mark 1:3, where the path is being prepared for the Lord’s arrival.
Matthew 16:23: But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Contradiction with Jonah 1:3
Jonah attempts to flee from God’s presence, which contrasts with the theme of preparing the way for the Lord’s coming as described in Mark 1:3.
Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus speaks of mercy rather than sacrifice, potentially differing from the focus on preparation and repentance in Mark 1:3.
Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.