Contradiction with Matthew 13:8
This verse mentions seeds falling on good ground and yielding a bountiful harvest, contradicting the failed growth in Mark 4:7.
Matthew 13:8: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
Contradiction with Luke 8:15
It speaks of seeds falling on good ground and producing fruit with patience, in contrast to the seeds choked by thorns in Mark 4:7.
Luke 8:15: But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep [it], and bring forth fruit with patience.
Contradiction with John 15:5
Suggests that abiding in Christ results in bearing much fruit, contrary to the unfruitful seeds among thorns in Mark 4:7.
John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]
Contradiction with Psalm 1:3
Describes a tree planted by rivers of water that brings forth fruit, contrasting the choked and fruitless seeds of Mark 4:7.
Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:30
Suggests that the fruit of the righteous is like a tree of life, opposing the unfruitfulness in Mark 4:7.
Proverbs 11:30: The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise. [winneth: Heb. taketh]
Paradox #1
Mark 4:7 is part of a parable about seeds and where they fall. The potential contradiction or conflict might arise when considering why all seeds (or people, in the metaphorical sense) aren't given the same opportunity to grow and thrive. Some might see it as unfair or inconsistent that certain seeds face unavoidable obstacles, questioning the equality of opportunity.