Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 5:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 5:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 5:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus is telling the important man in charge of the synagogue not to be scared and just have faith. He wants the man to trust that everything will be okay.

Mark 5:36: As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:26

This verse depicts the disciples' lack of faith which contrasts with the call to believe in Mark 5:36.

Matthew 8:26: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with John 20:25

Thomas expresses doubt, opposite of the call to believe without fear in Mark 5:36.

John 20:25: The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.

Contradiction with Mark 9:24

The father's struggle with belief contradicts the unwavering belief encouraged in Mark 5:36.

Mark 9:24: And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:17

Jesus rebukes the unbelief of the generation, which contrasts with the assurance given in Mark 5:36.

Matthew 17:17: Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.

Contradiction with Luke 24:11

The disbelief of the disciples regarding the resurrection contrasts with the call for belief in Mark 5:36.

Luke 24:11: And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

Contradiction with James 1:6

Doubt is depicted negatively, contrasting with the call for belief without doubt in Mark 5:36.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
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