Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:52

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:52 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:52. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, the people didn't understand the big miracle Jesus did with the bread because their hearts were not open to believing. It's like when someone doesn't see something amazing because they aren't paying attention.

Mark 6:52: For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

Contradiction with Mark 8:17-18

Contradicts Mark 6:52 by showing that Jesus accuses the disciples of hard hearts and lack of understanding, despite witnessing multiple miracles.

Mark 8:17-18: Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?

Contradiction with John 6:14

Contradicts Mark 6:52 by acknowledging that the witnesses of the miracle (feeding the 5000) recognized Jesus as the Prophet, showing belief rather than a hardened heart.

John 6:14: Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 14:33

Contradicts Mark 6:52 by demonstrating that after witnessing a miracle (walking on water), the disciples worshiped Jesus and declared Him the Son of God, showing understanding.

Matthew 14:33: Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Contradiction with Luke 24:31-32

Contradicts Mark 6:52 by indicating that the disciples had their eyes opened and hearts burning within them, suggesting they were capable of understanding and recognizing Jesus.

Luke 24:31-32: And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. [vanished...: or, ceased to be seen of them]

Contradiction with John 2:11

Contradicts Mark 6:52 by portraying that the disciples believed in Jesus after witnessing His first miracle, displaying faith rather than hardness of heart.

John 2:11: This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
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