Contradiction with Matthew 13:55
This verse refers to Jesus as the carpenter's son, while Mark 6:3 calls Jesus Himself a carpenter.
Matthew 13:55: Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Contradiction with Matthew 1:18-25
These verses highlight Jesus' miraculous birth by the Holy Ghost, contradicting the ordinary familial references in Mark 6:3.
Matthew 1:18-25: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with Luke 4:22
Here, Jesus is referred to as Joseph's son, differing from Mark 6:3 where He is identified directly as the carpenter.
Luke 4:22: And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
Contradiction with John 6:42
In this verse, people refer to Jesus as the son of Joseph, not as a carpenter, contrasting with Mark 6:3's direct labeling of Jesus as a carpenter.
John 6:42: And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?
Contradiction with Mark 3:21
This verse indicates that Jesus' family thought He was out of His mind, contradicting the familiarity and normalcy expressed in Mark 6:3.
Mark 3:21: And when his friends heard [of it], they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. [friends: or, kinsmen]
Paradox #1
Mark 6:3 mentions Jesus as the "son of Mary," which could be seen as inconsistent with Jewish customs, where people were usually identified by their father's name. This may cause some readers to question why Joseph, Jesus' earthly father, isn't mentioned, leading to potential contradictions in understanding His familial background.
Paradox #2
Mark 6:3 mentions that Jesus is referred to as "the carpenter, the son of Mary," and it lists his brothers and sisters. Some people see a contradiction with the belief in the perpetual virginity of Mary, a doctrine held by some Christian traditions which teaches that Mary remained a virgin throughout her life. The verse seems to imply that Mary had other children after Jesus, which could be seen as inconsistent with this belief.
Paradox #3
One possible contradiction with Mark 6:3 is the mention of Jesus having siblings, specifically brothers and sisters. Some Christian traditions, like the Catholic Church, believe in the perpetual virginity of Mary, meaning she remained a virgin throughout her life. This belief conflicts with the idea that Jesus had biological siblings, leading to debates on whether the term "brothers" and "sisters" refers to close relatives or cousins instead.
Paradox #4
It might be seen as inconsistent that people in the story doubt or dismiss a person based on their ordinary background and family, despite his teachings and works. This raises a moral question about judging someone’s worth or potential based on their social status or origins.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or inconsistency in Mark 6:3 revolves around the names and number of Jesus' siblings. In this verse, four brothers are named while sisters are mentioned without a specific number, which can be inconsistent with other New Testament passages where different family relationships or numbers might be implied or interpreted differently.