Contradiction with John 6:35
In Mark 6:41, Jesus multiplies physical bread, while in John 6:35, He claims to be the bread of life, emphasizing spiritual nourishment over physical provisions.
John 6:35: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:4
Mark 6:41 describes Jesus providing physical food, yet Matthew 4:4 highlights that man does not live by bread alone but by every word of God, emphasizing spiritual sustenance instead.
Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Contradiction with Luke 4:3-4
While Mark 6:41 involves the miracle of multiplying bread, in Luke 4:3-4, Jesus refuses to turn stones to bread, suggesting reliance on God's word rather than physical bread.
Luke 4:3-4: And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.
Contradiction with John 4:32-34
In Mark 6:41, Jesus feeds a crowd with bread and fish, but in John 4:32-34, He teaches that His food is to do God's will, placing spiritual mission above physical nourishment.
John 4:32-34: But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:8
Mark 6:41 shows concern for physical hunger, yet 1 Corinthians 8:8 argues that food does not bring us closer to God, dismissing the importance of physical food.
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
Mark 6:41 depicts Jesus addressing physical needs, whereas Matthew 6:25 urges not to worry about food, emphasizing trust in God's provision without direct intervention.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
In Mark 6:41, physical food is multiplied, while Romans 14:17 states that the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with John 6:26-27
Mark 6:41 is about satisfying physical hunger, whereas John 6:26-27 warns against seeking Jesus for physical food instead of eternal spiritual nourishment.
John 6:26-27: Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.