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]