Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Herodias was angry and upset with John the Baptist because he said something she didn’t like. She wanted to hurt him, but she wasn't able to.

Mark 6:19: Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: [a quarrel: or, an inward grudge]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:12

Proverbs states that "hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins," suggesting that Herodias's hate contrasts with biblical teachings on dealing with animosity.

Proverbs 10:12: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to "love your enemies" and "pray for them which despitefully use you," contrasting Herodias's grudge against John.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse says, "avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath," which contrasts with Herodias seeking vengeance on John the Baptist.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse advises, "not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing," contradicting Herodias's actions towards John the Baptist.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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