Contradiction with John 10:33
The Jews accuse Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to be God, while Mark 2:6 shows scribes questioning Jesus' authority to forgive sins.
John 10:33: The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:8
The crowd glorifies God for giving such power to men, suggesting acceptance rather than questioning like in Mark 2:6.
Matthew 9:8: But when the multitudes saw [it], they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
Contradiction with Luke 5:21
This verse parallels Mark 2:6 with scribes questioning Jesus, yet portrays the Pharisees alongside the scribes, highlighting a broader skepticism.
Luke 5:21: And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
Contradiction with Matthew 12:23-24
The Pharisees accuse Jesus of casting out demons by Beelzebub, contradicting the silent, internal questioning of Jesus' authority in Mark 2:6.
Matthew 12:23-24: And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
Contradiction with John 5:18
Intensifies the contradiction as the Jews sought to kill Jesus for making Himself equal with God, unlike the silent doubts in Mark 2:6.
John 5:18: Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:16-17
Peter acknowledges Jesus as the Son of God, accepted by Jesus, opposing the skeptical scribes in Mark 2:6.
Matthew 16:16-17: And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.