Contradiction with Mark 1:16-20
These verses show Jesus calling his disciples without mentioning his family, while Mark 3:31 emphasizes his family's presence.
Mark 1:16-20: Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
This verse emphasizes the need to prioritize following Jesus over family, whereas Mark 3:31 shows Jesus' family seeking him.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:50
Here, Jesus redefines family as those who do the will of God, which contrasts with the traditional family ties seen in Mark 3:31.
Matthew 12:50: For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Contradiction with John 19:26-27
Jesus expresses care for his mother during crucifixion, showing a familial bond, differing from the detached interaction in Mark 3:31.
John 19:26-27: When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!