Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 5:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 5:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 5:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus told the people not to tell anyone about what happened and asked them to give the girl something to eat. He was caring for her by making sure she had food after she came back to life.

Mark 5:43: And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse instructs disciples to teach all nations and baptize them, which contrasts with the secrecy Jesus requests in Mark 5:43.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Mark 1:44

Here, Jesus tells a healed leper to show himself to the priest as a testimony, contrasting with the command for silence in Mark 5:43.

Mark 1:44: And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Contradiction with John 4:29

The Samaritan woman invites others to come see Jesus, contrary to the private nature Jesus asks for in Mark 5:43.

John 4:29: Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

Encourages letting your light shine before others, while Mark 5:43 involves a command for secrecy.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

Jesus tells the disciples to be witnesses to the ends of the earth, seemingly opposing the instruction of silence in Mark 5:43.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.