Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 7:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 7:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 7:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus healed a man who couldn't hear or talk well, and suddenly the man could hear and speak clearly. This shows that Jesus has the power to make people better when they are sick.

Mark 7:34: And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

Contradiction with John 11:41-42

These verses show Jesus praying to the Father before performing a miracle, suggesting a need for divine approval, unlike the immediate command in Mark 7:34.

John 11:41-42: Then they took away the stone [from the place] where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up [his] eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:39

This verse indicates that signs are not given on demand, while in Mark 7:34, a miracle is performed instantly.

Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Contradiction with Matthew 17:19-21

Here, the disciples' inability to perform a miracle is attributed to a lack of faith, suggesting a process, while Jesus performs a miracle immediately in Mark 7:34.

Matthew 17:19-21: Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?

Contradiction with Luke 4:12

This verse advises not to test God, yet Mark 7:34 could be seen as testing through commanding healing.

Luke 4:12: And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:39

Jesus prays for God's will, showing submission, while in Mark 7:34, He simply commands the healing without prayer.

Matthew 26:39: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Contradiction with John 5:19

Jesus claims He can do nothing by Himself, contradicting the independent miracle in Mark 7:34.

John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
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