Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 8:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 8:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 8:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, the disciples forgot to bring enough bread with them on the boat, and they only had one loaf. This story shows how the disciples sometimes worried about everyday things, even when they were with Jesus, who could take care of them.

Mark 8:13: Now [the disciples] had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

In this verse, Jesus promises to be with His disciples always, yet in Mark 8:13, He physically departs from them.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with John 14:18

Jesus promises not to leave His disciples as orphans, but Mark 8:13 involves Him leaving and departing.

John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]

Contradiction with John 16:28

Jesus speaks of coming forth from the Father and coming into the world, with the implication of a return, contrasting with the immediate physical departure in Mark 8:13.

John 16:28: I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:4

Jesus mentions a wicked generation seeking a sign and departs, which emphasizes disbelief and contrasts with the idea of presence for guidance or reassurance.

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.

Contradiction with Luke 24:51

Jesus is carried up into heaven rather than merely departing by ship, indicating a different kind of departure.

Luke 24:51: And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
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