Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 1:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 1:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 1:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus traveled around Galilee, teaching people about God in their churches and helping those who had bad spirits by making them leave.

Mark 1:39: And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs his disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans, but only to the lost sheep of Israel, whereas in Mark 1:39, He preaches throughout all of Galilee, including Gentile regions.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with John 4:9

The Jews typically did not associate with Samaritans, yet Jesus' actions in Mark 1:39 imply he was preaching broadly.

John 4:9: Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
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