Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Mark, Jesus made sure everyone had enough food, and all the people ate until they were not hungry anymore. This shows how Jesus cared for everyone and made sure their needs were met.

Mark 6:42: And they did all eat, and were filled.

Contradiction with John 6:12

While Mark 6:42 describes all eating and being filled, John 6:12 emphasizes the collection of leftovers, suggesting more than enough was provided beyond just being filled.

John 6:12: When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:25

Proverbs states that the righteous eat to the satisfying of their soul, which could imply that the wicked do not, potentially contradicting the notion in Mark 6:42 where it seems all were satisfied regardless of righteousness.

Proverbs 13:25: The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Contradiction with Luke 6:21

Luke mentions those who hunger shall be filled, which implies a future fulfillment rather than the immediate satisfaction present in Mark 6:42.

Luke 6:21: Blessed [are ye] that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed [are ye] that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
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