Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
These verses describe the resurrection and transformation of the dead, highlighting that they shall be raised and changed, which contrasts with Jesus' statement in Mark 5:39 that the girl is not dead but sleeping.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52: Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
Contradiction with John 11:11-14
Jesus refers to Lazarus as sleeping, but later clarifies he is dead, which contradicts the notion in Mark 5:39 that the girl was simply sleeping.
John 11:11-14: These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
Contradiction with Luke 9:60
Jesus instructs to let the dead bury their dead, acknowledging death, which opposes the perception in Mark 5:39 that the girl's state was merely sleep.
Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
States the dead know nothing, which contradicts the idea in Mark 5:39 that death is simply a state of sleep.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27
References appointed death and judgment, which contrasts the temporary 'sleep' described in Mark 5:39 regarding the girl's condition.
Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: