Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 5:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 5:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 5:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus meets a man with many bad spirits inside him, and they say their name is "Legion" because there are so many of them. Jesus wants to help the man by making all the bad spirits go away.

Mark 5:9: And he asked him, What [is] thy name? And he answered, saying, My name [is] Legion: for we are many.

Contradiction with James 2:19

Mark 5:9 has a demon acknowledging Jesus' authority, while James 2:19 suggests that even demons believe in God yet tremble, implying fear rather than acknowledgement of authority.

James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

Contradiction with Mark 1:24

Mark 5:9 depicts a demon speaking as part of a legion, whereas Mark 1:24 has a singular demon addressing Jesus directly, emphasizing individual recognition rather than collective identity.

Mark 1:24: Saying, Let [us] alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.

Contradiction with Acts 19:15

In Mark 5:9, the demons recognize Jesus immediately, yet Acts 19:15 shows an instance where evildoers are not recognized by evil spirits, contrasting the acknowledgment of authority.

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

Paradox #1

Mark 5:9 involves Jesus asking for the name of a demon-possessed man and being told "Legion," because many demons were present. Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of Jesus, who is all-knowing, asking for the demon's name. They might wonder why Jesus needs to ask if He already knows everything. This can raise questions about the nature of Jesus' knowledge and how it operates in different situations.

Paradox #2

Mark 5:9 might have a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the identity and number of demons named "Legion," as the story is similar yet has differences in details when compared to the versions in Matthew and Luke. The number of possessed individuals and the setting vary across accounts, leading to questions about the consistency of events.

Paradox #3

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could arise from the idea of numerous evil spirits inhabiting one person, which might seem inconsistent with the notion of a singular, unified soul or identity in spiritual beliefs. Some could view this as challenging the understanding of individual responsibility and the nature of evil.

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