Contradiction with Leviticus 5:3
This verse mentions that touching something unclean defiles a person, which could be seen as contradicting Mark 1:41, where Jesus touches a leper without being concerned about becoming unclean.
Leviticus 5:3: Or if he touch the uncleanness of man, whatsoever uncleanness [it be] that a man shall be defiled withal, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth [of it], then he shall be guilty.
Contradiction with Numbers 6:6-7
These verses instruct that a Nazirite must avoid contact with a dead body, highlighting the impurity associated with touching, which contrasts with Jesus touching a leper in Mark 1:41 without hesitation.
Numbers 6:6-7: All the days that he separateth [himself] unto the LORD he shall come at no dead body.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:1-3
In Mark 1:41, Jesus is moved with compassion and touches the leper, while the parallel account in Matthew says Jesus simply touched the leper and made him clean without mentioning compassion.
Matthew 8:1-3: When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
Contradiction with John 5:19
This verse emphasizes the Son can only do what he sees the Father doing, which can contradict Mark 1:41 if interpreted that Jesus acted solely on human compassion instead of divine instruction.
John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
Contradiction with Luke 7:1-10
In Mark 1:41, Jesus personally touches the leper to heal him, whereas in Luke 7, Jesus heals the centurion's servant from a distance, showing different methods of healing.
Luke 7:1-10: Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
Paradox #1
The potential conflict with Mark 1:41 comes from different ancient manuscripts having variations. Some manuscripts say Jesus was "moved with compassion," while others say he was "angry." This difference could change the understanding of Jesus’ emotional response in that situation.
Paradox #2
Mark 1:41 can have a contradiction or inconsistency because different versions of the Bible present Jesus as either feeling "compassion" or being "angry" when healing a man with leprosy. This difference raises questions about Jesus's emotional response and how it aligns with his character, making it challenging to understand his true feelings and actions in this situation.