Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Mark, Jesus called his twelve special helpers and sent them out in pairs. He gave them the power to make bad spirits go away.

Mark 6:7: And he called [unto him] the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Contradiction with Luke 24:49

Jesus instructs the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they are empowered with the Holy Spirit, contradicting the immediate sending out in Mark 6:7.

Luke 24:49: And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20

Jesus commands making disciples of all nations, whereas Mark 6:7 focuses on a specific mission to the twelve.

Matthew 28:19-20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Acts 1:4-5

The disciples are told to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father, contrasting the active mission in Mark 6:7.

Acts 1:4-5: And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. [being...: or, eating together]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans, while Mark 6:7 sends the disciples out without such restriction.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with John 20:21-22

Jesus sends the disciples with a different context and empowers them with the Holy Spirit, whereas Mark 6:7 involves giving authority over unclean spirits.

John 20:21-22: Then said Jesus to them again, Peace [be] unto you: as [my] Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

Contradiction with Luke 9:3

The instructions given by Jesus about taking nothing for the journey contrast with Mark 6:7's focus on authority and sending out.

Luke 9:3: And he said unto them, Take nothing for [your] journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
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