Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 5:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 5:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 5:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, when people saw the man who used to be very troubled and scary sitting calmly with Jesus, they realized Jesus had made him better and it frightened them a little because they didn't understand how Jesus had such power.

Mark 5:15: And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

Contradiction with Luke 8:35

This verse recounts the same story as Mark 5:15 but confirms the events, hence it does not directly contradict Mark 5:15—it supports it. This illustrates the complexity of finding true contradictions in separate gospel accounts.

Luke 8:35: Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
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