Contradiction with Matthew 12:5
This verse mentions how the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are blameless, contrasting with the accusation against Jesus' disciples violating the Sabbath.
Matthew 12:5: Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?
Contradiction with Luke 13:15
Here, Jesus points out the hypocrisy of allowing animals to be untied and led to water on the Sabbath, contradicting the strict Sabbath observance implied in Mark 2:24.
Luke 13:15: The Lord then answered him, and said, [Thou] hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or [his] ass from the stall, and lead [him] away to watering?
Contradiction with John 5:17
Jesus states that His Father works on the Sabbath and so does He, which contradicts the Pharisees' strict interpretation of Sabbath laws in Mark 2:24.
John 5:17: But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:7
This verse emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, indirectly contradicting the rigid interpretation of Sabbath law in Mark 2:24.
Matthew 12:7: But if ye had known what [this] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16
Paul advises against judgment regarding the Sabbath, contradicting the Pharisees' judgmental stance in Mark 2:24.
Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Paradox #1
Mark 2:24 presents a situation where religious leaders question Jesus about his disciples' actions on the Sabbath, implying a conflict between Jesus' interpretation and traditional Jewish laws about Sabbath observance. Some might see this as contradictory to Old Testament laws, which strictly prohibit work on the Sabbath. Jesus challenges traditional interpretations by emphasizing the spirit of the law over its literal enforcement. This could spark debates on the flexibility and interpretation of religious laws.
Paradox #2
The main issue that some might point to is the Sabbath observance. According to scientific understanding of time and work, there's no inherent reason to designate one day over another for rest. The conflict lies in the religious versus secular perspectives on rest days. However, this is more of a cultural or religious debate rather than a contradiction.
Paradox #3
Mark 2:24 might present a contradiction or conflict related to the interpretation of religious laws versus compassion and human needs. The verse discusses an instance where religious leaders questioned actions that seemed to violate the Sabbath law. The potential moral conflict arises from the tension between strictly following religious rules and addressing the immediate, practical needs of people, suggesting that compassion and mercy might sometimes outweigh strict rule adherence.