Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 1:45

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 1:45 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 1:45. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus healed a man, and the man was so happy and excited that he told everyone. Because of this, so many people wanted to see Jesus that he couldn't go into towns anymore and stayed in quiet places instead, but people still came to find him.

Mark 1:45: But he went out, and began to publish [it] much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:4

Jesus instructs the healed leper to tell no one, which contrasts with Mark 1:45, where the leper spreads the news widely.

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 Mark 7:36

Jesus charges people to tell no one about His miracles, unlike in Mark 1:45, where the leper openly shares what happened.

Mark 7:36: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

Contradiction with Luke 5:14

Jesus advises the healed man to tell no one, in contrast to the public proclamation in Mark 1:45.

Luke 5:14: And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Contradiction with John 7:4

Jesus' brothers suggest that He should show His works openly, contrasting with His more private approach in Mark 1:45 before the leper's actions.

John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
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