Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 5:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 5:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 5:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus told the woman that because she believed in him, she was healed and could feel calm and safe. He called her "Daughter" because he cared for her, like a family.

Mark 5:34: And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

Contradiction with Romans 4:5

This verse emphasizes justification by faith without works, while Mark 5:34 attributes healing to faith combined with action.

Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse claims justification is by works and not by faith only, which contradicts the idea that faith alone made the woman whole in Mark 5:34.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

States that without faith it is impossible to please God, supporting faith's role, but Mark 5:34 suggests faith's immediate, tangible effect was healing.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not actions, whereas Mark 5:34 attributes healing partly to the woman’s proactive approach.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Matthew 9:29

Suggests that faith enables healing, echoing Mark 5:34, but in a different context and scenario, leading to differing interpretations of faith's role.

Matthew 9:29: Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:2

Indicates possessing faith enough to move mountains, yet lacking love renders it nothing, while Mark 5:34 directly links faith to healing.

1 Corinthians 13:2: And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
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