Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse encourages asking and seeking for understanding, which contrasts with Mark 8:11 where the Pharisees demand a sign with improper intent.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:22
This verse states that Jews ask for signs, similar to Mark 8:11; however, it implies that the demand for signs is problematic, providing a broader context to the issue with demanding a sign.
1 Corinthians 1:22: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
Contradiction with Matthew 12:39
Here, Jesus rebukes the desire for signs, highlighting a contradiction where asking for signs is deemed as coming from a wicked attitude.
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 John 4:48
Jesus questions belief without signs, showing skepticism towards reliance on signs which contrasts with the Pharisees' demand for a sign in Mark 8:11.
John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.
Contradiction with Luke 11:29
Jesus denounces the generation seeking a sign, contrasting with the act of seeking a sign as seen in Mark 8:11.
Luke 11:29: And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:4
In this verse, Jesus again condemns those looking for signs, underscoring a contradiction where sign-seeking is viewed negatively.
Matthew 16:4: A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the way different parts of the Bible describe requests for signs and miracles. In Mark 8:11, the Pharisees ask for a sign, but Jesus refuses. However, in other parts of the Bible, such as in the Old Testament, signs are given to people as a means to strengthen faith. This difference in response might seem inconsistent to some readers.