Contradiction with James 4:7
This verse suggests resisting the devil will cause him to flee, while Mark 4:15 implies that Satan has the power to take away the word without mention of resistance.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:18
This verse implies those born of God are kept safe and the wicked one cannot touch them, contrary to Mark 4:15 where the word is taken by Satan.
1 John 5:18: We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. [is born: Gr. has been born]
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
This verse states that we are more than conquerors in all things, suggesting victory over challenges, whereas Mark 4:15 does not describe victory over Satan taking the word.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Contradiction with John 10:28
This verse promises eternal security to those who follow Christ, whereas Mark 4:15 presents the possibility of the word being taken away by Satan.
John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:13
This verse indicates that one can do all things through Christ's strength, which seems contrary to the inability to retain the word in Mark 4:15.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Paradox #1
Mark 4:15 describes a situation where the message about God's kingdom is easily taken away by evil forces, suggesting that evil can have direct influence over people hearing God's word. The potential contradiction might arise if one believes that God's power is absolute and that evil should have no influence over His word or message. This raises questions about the balance between divine sovereignty and the reach of evil.