Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2
Proverbs 25:2 suggests that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, which contradicts the idea in Mark 4:22 that everything will be revealed.
Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:11
In Matthew 13:11, Jesus tells his disciples that the mysteries of the kingdom are not given to everyone, implying a selective revelation, contrasting with the universal revelation implied in Mark 4:22.
Matthew 13:11: He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Contradiction with John 16:25
In John 16:25, Jesus talks about speaking in proverbs and only later revealing plainly, suggesting a temporary concealment unlike the immediate revelation in Mark 4:22.
John 16:25: These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. [proverbs: or, parables]
Paradox #1
Mark 4:22 might seem to contradict the idea that God's mysteries are beyond human understanding. While this verse suggests that hidden things will be revealed, other parts of the Bible emphasize God's incomprehensibility or the secret nature of His plans. This could create a tension between the revelation of mysteries and the belief that some divine matters are meant to remain hidden.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction with Mark 4:22 could be how it aligns with teachings on secrecy or privacy elsewhere in the Bible. Some passages might suggest that certain things should be kept confidential or discreet, which could seem inconsistent with the idea that everything hidden will be revealed. However, it's often interpreted in a spiritual or moral context rather than a literal one.
Paradox #3
Mark 4:22 suggests that hidden things will be revealed. The moral conflict here could be with the value of privacy. Some might see a contradiction between this idea and the importance of keeping certain personal matters private, suggesting that not everything needs to be exposed or shared openly.