Contradiction with Matthew 15:14
This verse suggests leaving the blind leaders alone, while Mark 7:17 implies that understanding may require guidance or explanation.
Matthew 15:14: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
Contradiction with Romans 1:28
This verse speaks about God allowing people to follow a depraved mind, contrasting with Mark 7:17, where the disciples seek understanding.
Romans 1:28: And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; [to retain: or, to acknowledge] [a reprobate...: or, a mind void of judgment or, an unapproving mind]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning on your understanding contradicts the disciples' quest for understanding in Mark 7:17.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:18
The inability to understand or see is portrayed as a given state, contrasting with the disciples actively seeking to comprehend in Mark 7:17.
Isaiah 44:18: They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; [and] their hearts, that they cannot understand. [shut: Heb. daubed]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:4
This verse discusses minds being blinded by the god of this world, contradicting the disciples' pursuit of understanding in Mark 7:17.
2 Corinthians 4:4: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.