Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 5:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 5:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 5:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Mark, the woman heard about Jesus and believed he could heal her, so she quietly came up behind him in a crowd and touched his clothes. She thought that even touching his clothes would be enough to make her well.

Mark 5:27: When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:2

This verse mentions Jesus healing a paralyzed man when he saw their faith, suggesting that faith was acknowledged openly, unlike the stealthy approach in Mark 5:27.

Matthew 9:2: And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5-6

Jesus couldn’t do any miracles except lay hands on a few sick people due to their lack of faith, contrasting the immediate impact of just touching Jesus in Mark 5:27.

Mark 6:5-6: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with Matthew 15:28

A Canaanite woman's faith openly declared and praised by Jesus contrasts with the secretive action in Mark 5:27.

Matthew 15:28: Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great [is] thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

Contradiction with John 4:48-50

Jesus notes a need for signs and wonders to believe, contrasting with the quiet initiative in Mark 5:27.

John 4:48-50: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

Contradiction with Luke 18:35-42

A blind man's loud call to Jesus contrasts with the silent, stealthy action in Mark 5:27.

Luke 18:35-42: And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

Contradiction with John 11:40

Jesus directly asks for belief to see God’s glory, contrasting with the indirect action taken in Mark 5:27.

John 11:40: Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

Contradiction with Matthew 8:2-3

A leper openly asked Jesus for healing, which contrasts with the unspoken encounter in Mark 5:27.

Matthew 8:2-3: And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
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