Contradiction with Matthew 8:4
Jesus instructs the healed leper to tell no one and show himself only to the priest, contrasting with Mark 5:19 where Jesus tells the man to proclaim his healing.
Matthew 8:4: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:20
Jesus charges his disciples to tell no one that he is Jesus the Christ, whereas in Mark 5:19, he encourages public testimony.
Matthew 16:20: Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.
Contradiction with Mark 1:43-44
Jesus sternly charges the healed leper to say nothing to anyone, which is opposite to his directive in Mark 5:19.
Mark 1:43-44: And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
Contradiction with Mark 7:36
Jesus commands people not to tell anyone about his miracles, conflicting with Mark 5:19's command to share the news.
Mark 7:36: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
Contradiction with Luke 8:56
After raising Jairus’s daughter, Jesus charges her parents not to tell anyone, contrasting with the instruction in Mark 5:19.
Luke 8:56: And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
Paradox #1
Mark 5:19 could be seen as inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where Jesus sometimes instructs people to not tell anyone about the miracles he performed. This verse contrasts with those instances because here, Jesus tells the person to go and spread the news. The inconsistency lies in the differing instructions about sharing the news of miracles, which might confuse readers about when to speak and when to remain silent.
Paradox #2
Mark 5:19 could be seen as having a contradiction or inconsistency when compared to other biblical directives about spreading the message of faith. In this verse, a man is instructed to tell his family what happened to him, while in other parts of the Bible, Jesus sometimes instructs people to keep miracles and healings private. This inconsistency can seem confusing regarding when it is right to share religious experiences and when it is better to keep them to oneself.