Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus saw a man named Levi, who was working and collecting taxes, and asked him to come along and be his helper. Levi got up right away and decided to go with Jesus.

Mark 2:14: And as he passed by, he saw Levi the [son] of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. [at the...: or, at the place where the custom was received]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

This verse suggests Jesus was sent solely to the lost sheep of Israel, contrasting with Mark 2:14's narrative-style universality of Jesus' call, as Levi (Matthew) becomes a disciple alongside Gentiles later.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Luke 9:59

This verse contradicts the immediate response of Levi to Jesus' call in Mark 2:14 by showing someone who hesitates or seeks delay in following Jesus.

Luke 9:59: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructed His disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans initially, which contrasts with the inclusive calling of Levi, a tax collector, often seen as an outsider among Jews.

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 6:66

Many disciples turned away from following Jesus, contrasting with Levi’s immediate and willing adherence in Mark 2:14.

John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21-22

The rich young ruler's sorrowful departure contrasts with Levi’s acceptance and following of Jesus, highlighting differing responses to Jesus' call.

Matthew 19:21-22: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with James 2:14

Highlights faith accompanied by action, whereas Mark 2:14 emphasizes immediate following without mentioning specific actions taken by Levi post-call.

James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

Contradiction with Luke 18:23

The rich ruler refuses Jesus' call due to his wealth, whereas Levi leaves his tax booth without mention of hesitation or personal sacrifice.

Luke 18:23: And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
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