Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, after Jesus fed a big crowd with a small amount of food, there were still lots of leftovers. People filled twelve baskets with the leftover bread and fish, showing Jesus' miracle and how He takes care of everyone.

Mark 6:43: And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

Contradiction with Exodus 16:4

This verse describes God providing manna from heaven daily, implying continual provision without leftovers, which contrasts with the abundance collected in Mark 6:43.

Exodus 16:4: Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. [a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, emphasizing daily provision, whereas Mark 6:43 shows an abundance beyond immediate need.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

These verses talk about faith without works being dead if others are not helped, while Mark 6:43 describes gathering leftovers, perhaps suggesting a focus on saving rather than immediate distribution to those in need.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

This verse highlights God's provision for ravens who do not store food, which contrasts with the gathering and storing of fragments in Mark 6:43.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:8-9

These verses ask for neither poverty nor riches, implying sufficiency without excess, contrasting with the abundance gathered in Mark 6:43.

Proverbs 30:8-9: Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: [convenient...: Heb. of my allowance]
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