Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 1:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 1:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 1:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, a lot of people from the city came to see Jesus because they were excited or needed help. Everyone wanted to be near him and see what he would do.

Mark 1:33: And all the city was gathered together at the door.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:25

States that serving the Lord brings health and removes sickness, implying a reliance on God's favor rather than seeking healing from Jesus.

Exodus 23:25: And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.

Contradiction with James 5:14

Advises calling the elders of the church to pray over the sick, which contrasts with the crowd seeking healing directly from Jesus.

James 5:14: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Contradiction with Matthew 8:4

Jesus instructs healed individuals not to speak about the miracle, contrasting with the public gathering at the door in Mark 1:33.

Matthew 8:4: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Contradiction with John 4:48

Jesus remarks on people's dependence on miraculous signs, contrasting with the unbiased, eager gathering in Mark 1:33.

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