Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus told his followers to go on their journey with nothing but a walking stick. They were to trust that God would take care of them and didn't need to bring food, bags, or money.

Mark 6:8: And commanded them that they should take nothing for [their] journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in [their] purse: [money: the word signifieth a piece of brass money, in value somewhat less than a farthing, but here it is taken in general for money]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:9-10

Matthew instructs them not to take money, a staves, and specifically says not to take two coats, shoes, or staves, slightly differing from Mark's instruction to only take a staff.

Matthew 10:9-10: Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, [Provide: or, Get]

Contradiction with Luke 9:3

Luke specifies taking nothing for their journey, including no staff, contrasting with Mark's allowance for a staff.

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.

Contradiction with Luke 10:4

Instructs to carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes, differing from Mark’s allowance for sandals.

Luke 10:4: Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

Paradox #1

Mark 6:8 might seem inconsistent when compared to Matthew 10:9-10 and Luke 9:3, which describe similar instructions given by Jesus to his disciples. In Mark, they are told to take a staff, while in Matthew and Luke, they are instructed not to take a staff. This difference in details can appear contradictory when comparing the accounts across these Gospels.

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