Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 8:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 8:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 8:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus was warning his friends to be careful of the wrong teachings and bad influence of certain leaders, like the Pharisees and Herod. He used "leaven," which is like yeast in bread, to explain how a small wrong idea can grow and affect everything.

Mark 8:14: And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and [of] the leaven of Herod.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:9

In Matthew 16:9, Jesus reminds the disciples of the miracles of feeding the multitudes, highlighting that they should not be concerned about having no bread, while Mark 8:14 states the disciples had forgotten to take bread.

Matthew 16:9: Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

Luke 12:24 discusses God's provision for the ravens, which do not sow or reap, contrasting with Mark 8:14 where the disciples seem concerned about physical provisions like bread.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Philippians 4:19 speaks about God supplying all needs, which contrasts with the situation in Mark 8:14 where it appears the disciples were concerned about lacking bread.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

In these verses, Jesus tells the disciples not to worry about what they will eat, which contrasts with Mark 8:14 where there is concern over not having brought bread.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with John 6:35

John 6:35 states that Jesus is the bread of life, suggesting spiritual sustenance is paramount, contrasting the disciples' concern for physical bread in Mark 8:14.

John 6:35: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

This verse states that the righteous will not be forsaken or beg for bread, contrasting the implied concern over bread in Mark 8:14.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:3

Proverbs offers reassurance that the righteous will not suffer hunger, contrasting the expressed concern in Mark 8:14 about not having bread.

Proverbs 10:3: The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 33:16

It states that bread shall be given to those who fear the Lord, which contrasts with the disciples' apprehension in Mark 8:14.

Isaiah 33:16: He shall dwell on high: his place of defence [shall be] the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters [shall be] sure. [high: Heb. heights, or, high places]
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