Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:56

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:56 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:56. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Mark, Jesus was so powerful and good that sick people just needed to touch his clothes to get better. Wherever Jesus went, people brought sick folks to him, and if they touched even the edge of his clothes, they would feel healthy again.

Mark 6:56: And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. [touched him: or, touched it]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Explains that repetitive prayers, like the people touching Jesus' garment for healing, are not necessary, contradicting the need for physical contact for miracles in Mark 6:56.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with John 4:48

Suggests that requiring signs and wonders to believe contradicts the idea of needing physical touch for healing in Mark 6:56.

John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

Contradiction with John 20:29

Emphasizes belief without seeing or touching, which contradicts Mark 6:56 where touching Jesus' garment was necessary for healing.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with Romans 10:17

States that faith comes from hearing the Word, contrasting the need for physical contact for healing in Mark 6:56.

Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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