Contradiction with John 7:4
Jesus’ brothers urge Him to show Himself to the world, contradicting His command to silence in Mark 3:12.
John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:16
Jesus tells believers to let their light shine before others, contrasting His directive to silence in Mark 3:12.
Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Mark 5:19
Jesus instructs a man He healed to go home and share what happened, opposing the command to silence in Mark 3:12.
Mark 5:19: Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
Contradiction with Acts 1:8
Jesus commissions His disciples to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth, which goes against the command in Mark 3:12 to keep His identity secret.
Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]
Contradiction with Psalm 96:3
The psalmist urges proclaiming God’s glory among nations, which contrasts with Jesus’ demand for silence in Mark 3:12.
Psalm 96:3: Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.