Contradiction with Matthew 9:36
Mark 5:24 shows Jesus following a crowd, while Matthew 9:36 depicts Him as having compassion and seeing people as lost sheep, not merely following them.
Matthew 9:36: But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. [fainted...: or, were tired and lay down]
Contradiction with Luke 6:12
Mark 5:24 shows Jesus among crowds, while Luke 6:12 describes Jesus withdrawing alone to pray, highlighting different approaches to His ministry.
Luke 6:12: And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Contradiction with John 7:10
Mark 5:24 shows Jesus moving with a large crowd, but in John 7:10, He goes to a feast in secret, demonstrating a different method of interaction.
John 7:10: But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.
Contradiction with Matthew 14:23
Mark 5:24 shows Jesus amidst a large following, but Matthew 14:23 depicts Him withdrawing to a mountain alone, emphasizing solitude over crowd interaction.
Matthew 14:23: And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
Contradiction with Luke 5:16
Mark 5:24 has Jesus being followed by a crowd, whereas Luke 5:16 shows Him often withdrawing to lonely places to pray, contrasting crowd engagement with seeking solitude.
Luke 5:16: And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.