Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 3:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 3:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 3:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, some teachers from Jerusalem were saying that Jesus was using the power of a bad spirit, called Beelzebub, to make other bad spirits go away. They didn't understand or believe that Jesus was doing good things with God's help.

Mark 3:22: And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:28

This verse shows Jesus stating that He casts out demons by the Spirit of God, whereas Mark 3:22 suggests He casts them out by Beelzebub.

Matthew 12:28: But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Contradiction with Acts 10:38

This verse describes Jesus as going about doing good and healing all oppressed by the devil through God's power, not Beelzebub as suggested in Mark 3:22.

Acts 10:38: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction with Mark 3:22 is the portrayal of Jesus' opponents. Some might see conflicting accounts in the Gospels about who opposes Jesus and how they critique him. For instance, different Gospels might describe varying groups making accusations against Jesus or offer different explanations for why they oppose him. This can create some confusion about the exact nature and consistency of these encounters.

Paradox #2

The verse features religious teachers accusing Jesus of using evil powers. The contradiction could be that the teachers were expected to recognize true goodness and godliness, yet they opposed and misjudged it. This inconsistency shows the conflict between human authority and divine actions.

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