Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 3:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 3:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 3:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus chose twelve special friends so they could be with Him and learn from Him, and then He could send them out to share His message with others.

Mark 3:14: And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Mark 3:14 refers to appointing twelve apostles, suggesting a specific group, while Matthew 28:19 implies the Great Commission is for all disciples, not just a select few.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Acts 1:21-26

Mark 3:14 mentions Jesus appointing the twelve, while Acts 1:21-26 involves the selection of a new apostle, suggesting the original number needed alteration or replacement.

Acts 1:21-26: Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

Contradiction with John 6:70-71

Mark 3:14 describes Jesus appointing the twelve, but John 6:70-71 indicates one of them, Judas Iscariot, is a devil, suggesting a flaw or contradiction in the appointment.

John 6:70-71: Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?

Contradiction with Luke 6:13

Mark 3:14 speaks of Jesus ordaining twelve; Luke 6:13 calls this group apostles but gives no indication of them having any special ordination compared to a broad selection.

Luke 6:13: And when it was day, he called [unto him] his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;
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