Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 7:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 7:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 7:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus did amazing things that surprised everyone, like making people who couldn't hear able to listen and people who couldn't talk able to speak. Everyone thought he did everything really well!

Mark 7:36: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14-16

Jesus encourages his followers to let their good works be seen by others, contradicting his command for silence after miracles.

Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20

Jesus instructs his disciples to go out and teach all nations, contradicting the command to keep quiet about his works.

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 John 7:4

"For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly." This contradicts keeping his deeds secret as in Mark 7:36.

John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

Jesus tells his disciples they will be his witnesses to the ends of the earth, contradicting the secrecy he ordered in Mark 7:36.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]
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