Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 1:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 1:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 1:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus told the man very strongly to follow his instructions and then let him leave right away. Jesus wanted to make sure the man understood how important the instructions were.

Mark 1:43: And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;

Contradiction with Matthew 8:4

Mark 1:43 involves Jesus instructing the healed leper to tell no one, while Matthew 8:4, recounting the same event, includes explicit instructions for the leper to show himself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded as a testimony to them.

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.
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