Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Mark 6:33 describes people gathering to follow Jesus, whereas Matthew 6:6 emphasizes private worship and prayer instead of public gatherings.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:5
Mark 6:33 depicts the crowd earnestly seeking Jesus, while Matthew 23:5 criticizes doing works to be seen by others, implying a different motivation from genuine seeking.
Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
Contradiction with John 7:4
Mark 6:33 shows people seeking Jesus openly, in contrast to Jesus’ own brothers in John 7:4 who suggest showing himself publicly for fame, indicating a different intent.
John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
Contradiction with John 12:43
Mark 6:33 illustrates people gathering around Jesus for His teachings, whereas John 12:43 criticizes those who loved human praise more than God's praise, suggesting differing audience intentions.
John 12:43: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Contradiction with Acts 18:6
Mark 6:33 describes enthusiastic following of Jesus, while Acts 18:6 describes rejection of Paul's message, reflecting differing responses to preaching.
Acts 18:6: And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook [his] raiment, and said unto them, Your blood [be] upon your own heads; I [am] clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:15
Mark 6:33 shows eagerness in seeking Jesus, whereas Matthew 13:15 highlights the people’s closed hearts and refusal to understand, indicating opposing reactions to God's message.
Matthew 13:15: For this people's heart is waxed gross, and [their] ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and should understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
Contradiction with John 6:66
Mark 6:33 features people flocking to Jesus, while John 6:66 notes disciples turning away from Him, showing contrasting follow-through in discipleship.
John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.