Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, this verse tells us about a big birthday party that King Herod had with important people and leaders from the area. It sets the scene for something important that is going to happen next in the story.

Mark 6:21: And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief [estates] of Galilee;

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse mentions the value of having many counselors, which may contradict Mark 6:21 where Herodias' daughter acts on the advice of her mother alone.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40

This verse calls for doing all things decently and in order, which could contradict the disorder and consequence stemming from the feast in Mark 6:21.

1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

Advises against being drunk with wine, a situation implied in Mark 6:21 during Herod's birthday feast.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

Warns about the deceitfulness of wine, potentially contradicting the setting of Mark 6:21 where wine could impair judgment.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:5

Suggests it is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, which contrasts with the failure to heed John's wise counsel before his execution celebrated in Mark 6:21.

Ecclesiastes 7:5: [It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
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