Contradiction with Matthew 4:23-25
While Mark 1:37 suggests Jesus was sought by everyone, these verses show Jesus actively traveling and reaching out to people instead.
Matthew 4:23-25: And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
Contradiction with John 6:15
Mark 1:37 depicts Jesus being sought after, but in this verse, he withdraws to avoid being made king, showing a reluctance to be too reachable.
John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:16-19
In contrast to people seeking Jesus, these verses indicate Jesus instructed others not to make him known, showing a desire for discretion rather than seeking attention.
Matthew 12:16-19: And charged them that they should not make him known:
Contradiction with John 7:10
Mark 1:37 suggests openness in seeking Jesus, yet in this verse, Jesus attends the festival secretly, contradicting the idea of being openly sought.
John 7:10: But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.
Contradiction with Mark 6:45-46
These verses show Jesus sending people away and seeking solitude, which contrasts with everyone looking for him as in Mark 1:37.
Mark 6:45-46: And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. [unto...: or, over against Bethsaida]