Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 2:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 2:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 2:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, when the man got up and carried his bed in front of everyone, they were really surprised and praised God, saying they had never seen anything like it before. This showed them that Jesus had special powers to help people.

Mark 2:12: And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse emphasizes that not everyone who calls upon the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, contrasting with the clear acknowledgment of Jesus' divine authority seen in Mark 2:12 by the multitude.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 11:29

Here, Jesus refers to a wicked generation seeking a sign, contrasting with the acceptance of Jesus' miraculous sign by the witnesses in Mark 2:12.

Luke 11:29: And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

Contradiction with John 9:16

This verse shows division and skepticism among the Pharisees regarding Jesus’ miracles, which contrasts with the unanimous glorification of God in Mark 2:12.

John 9:16: Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

In this verse, Jesus did not perform many miracles due to their unbelief, contrasting with the faith and astonishment shown in Mark 2:12.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

This verse defines faith as belief in things not seen, whereas Mark 2:12 describes a miracle that led to belief and glorification due to being witnessed.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
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