Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 2:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 2:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 2:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus likes to be friends with everyone, even those who make mistakes, because He wants to help them and show them love. He wants everyone to feel welcome and learn from Him.

Mark 2:15: And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

This verse advises believers not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, which contradicts Mark 2:15 where Jesus dines with sinners and tax collectors.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:20

This verse suggests that companionship with wise men will make one wise, but being a companion of fools will lead to destruction, contrasting with Jesus's association with sinners in Mark 2:15.

Proverbs 13:20: He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. [destroyed: Heb. broken]

Contradiction with James 4:4

This verse states that friendship with the world is enmity with God, which contrasts with Jesus mingling with worldly individuals in Mark 2:15.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:11

This verse instructs not to keep company with anyone who claims to be a brother but is immoral, greedy, or idolatrous, opposing Jesus's actions in Mark 2:15.

1 Corinthians 5:11: But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:1

This verse advises against walking in the counsel of the ungodly or standing in the way of sinners, in contrast to Jesus's actions in Mark 2:15.

Psalm 1:1: Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [ungodly: or, wicked]

Paradox #1

Mark 2:15 might present a contradiction or conflict in the sense that some religious people believe in avoiding individuals deemed sinful or morally questionable. However, the verse implies that Jesus associated with such individuals, suggesting a more inclusive approach that values understanding and compassion over judgement and exclusion. This could conflict with traditional views that emphasize separation from immoral behavior.

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