Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, some people thought Jesus was Elias, which means Elijah, a famous helper from the past. Others thought He was like other special messengers God sent to help people.

Mark 6:15: Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:14

Mark 6:15 refers to Jesus being John the Baptist raised from the dead, while Matthew 11:14 implies John the Baptist is the Elijah who was to come, creating a contradiction in identities.

Matthew 11:14: And if ye will receive [it], this is Elias, which was for to come.

Contradiction with John 1:21

Mark 6:15 suggests John the Baptist returned, but John 1:21 states John clearly denies being Elijah or the Prophet, contradicting the idea of John’s return.

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?]

Contradiction with Luke 9:19

Mark 6:15 reports speculation that John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, while Luke 9:19 suggests people thought Jesus might be another prophet instead, causing confusion over Jesus's identity.

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.
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