Contradiction with Mark 1:24
This verse describes Jesus being recognized by evil spirits, whereas Mark 6:14 mentions Herod hearing of Jesus and attributing his works to John the Baptist, indicating a lack of direct recognition.
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 John 7:5
This verse explains that even Jesus' brothers did not believe in him, contrasting with Herod's apparent acknowledgment of Jesus' identity in Mark 6:14.
John 7:5: For neither did his brethren believe in him.
Contradiction with John 10:20
Here, many say Jesus has a devil and is mad, which contradicts Herod's belief that Jesus had powers like those of John the Baptist as stated in Mark 6:14.
John 10:20: And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
Contradiction with Luke 9:19
The verse shows people thought Jesus might be Elijah or another prophet, conflicting with Herod's conclusion in Mark 6:14 that Jesus is John the Baptist resurrected.
Luke 9:19: They answering said, John the Baptist; but some [say], Elias; and others [say], that one of the old prophets is risen again.
Contradiction with John 1:21
John the Baptist explicitly denies he is Elijah, contradicting Herod’s assumption in Mark 6:14 that Jesus, seen as a miraculous figure, could be John returned from the dead, blending identities.
John 1:21: And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. [that prophet: or, a prophet?]