Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
This verse advises testing spirits to determine if they are from God, contradicting Mark 3:11 where unclean spirits immediately recognize Jesus without needing to be tested.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Contradiction with James 2:19
This verse states that even demons believe in one God and tremble, suggesting their acknowledgment of Jesus isn’t special compared to Mark 3:11 where unclean spirits acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God.
James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Contradiction with Mark 8:29-30
Jesus tells his disciples not to reveal his identity as the Messiah, which contrasts with Mark 3:11 where unclean spirits openly acknowledge him.
Mark 8:29-30: And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:14
This verse mentions Satan disguising himself as an angel of light, implying that not all recognitions of Jesus are truthful, contrasting with the straightforward acknowledgment seen in Mark 3:11.
2 Corinthians 11:14: And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23
These verses suggest that not everyone who acknowledges Jesus will enter the kingdom of heaven, contrasting with the immediate recognition by unclean spirits in Mark 3:11.
Matthew 7:21-23: 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.