Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 5:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 5:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 5:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus is telling a bad spirit to leave the man's body. Jesus has the power to help people by making the bad spirit go away.

Mark 5:8: For he said unto him, Come out of the man, [thou] unclean spirit.

Contradiction with James 4:7

This verse explains submitting to God and resisting the devil, which contrasts with Mark 5:8 where Jesus directly commands the unclean spirit to depart, emphasizing His authority rather than an individual's resistance.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:1

In Matthew, Jesus gives authority to His disciples to cast out spirits, which somewhat contradicts Mark 5:8 by focusing on Jesus exercising this authority Himself without involving others.

Matthew 10:1: And when he had called unto [him] his twelve disciples, he gave them power [against] unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. [against: or, over]

Contradiction with Acts 19:15-16

These verses recount a failed attempt by others to cast out spirits in Jesus' name, contrasting with Mark 5:8 where Jesus succeeds directly and effortlessly.

Acts 19:15-16: And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:12

This passage speaks about spiritual warfare, implying a struggle against spiritual forces, which contrasts with the straightforward command in Mark 5:8 where the spirit leaves immediately upon Jesus' command.

Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]
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