Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:55

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:55 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:55. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Mark, people hurried all around the area to bring their sick friends and family to Jesus because they believed He could make them better. They carried their loved ones on beds so Jesus could help them feel good again.

Mark 6:55: And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

It contradicts by showing that Jesus did not perform many miracles in Nazareth due to their unbelief.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with John 12:37

Despite the numerous miracles performed by Jesus, many people still did not believe in him, contradicting the notion of widespread belief seen in Mark 6:55.

John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with Mark 7:36

This verse contradicts by indicating Jesus commanded them not to tell others about the miracles, contrasting the spreading word in Mark 6:55.

Mark 7:36: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

Contradiction with Luke 5:15

Describes Jesus' efforts to spread his fame, but also his frequent withdrawal from the crowds, which contradicts the immediate drawing of multitudes in Mark 6:55.

Luke 5:15: But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

Contradiction with John 6:66

While Mark 6:55 shows people flocking to Jesus, this verse shows that many of his followers left him after a difficult teaching, contradicting the enthusiastic seeking in Mark.

John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
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