Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus saw his friends having a hard time rowing their boat because the wind was very strong. In the middle of the night, Jesus walked on the water to help them, even though it looked like he might walk right past them.

Mark 6:48: And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:26

This verse describes Jesus calming a storm, contrasting with Mark 6:48 where Jesus does not immediately calm the winds for the disciples.

Matthew 8:26: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with John 6:20

In this verse, Jesus comforts the disciples by identifying himself, differing from Mark 6:48 where he initially passes by without comforting them.

John 6:20: But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 6:16

This verse assures God's presence and protection, whereas Mark 6:48 initially depicts Jesus as if He might pass by the disciples in distress.

2 Kings 6:16: And he answered, Fear not: for they that [be] with us [are] more than they that [be] with them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God promises to uphold and help, while in Mark 6:48, Jesus seems to simply observe the disciples’ struggle initially.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

God is described as a very present help in trouble, in contrast to Mark 6:48 where Jesus appears to pass by the distressed disciples.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Paradox #1

The scientific conflict in this scenario could involve the description of someone walking on water. From a scientific perspective, human beings cannot walk on water because of gravity and the physical properties of water. The act would defy natural laws as we understand them.

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