Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 8:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 8:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 8:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus is asking His friends why they're worried about not having bread and if they still don't understand who He is. He wants them to trust Him and not let their hearts be stubborn.

Mark 8:16: And when Jesus knew [it], he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?

Contradiction with Matthew 16:8

Jesus perceives their concerns about lacking bread, showing an understanding of their worries, unlike Mark 8:16 where the disciples discuss the issue among themselves.

Matthew 16:8: [Which] when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

Contradiction with Luke 12:29

Jesus advises against being anxious about food, contrasting with the disciples' concern over bread in Mark 8:16.

Luke 12:29: And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. [neither...: or, live not in careful suspense]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Encourages not to be anxious about anything, including food, contrasting the disciples' preoccupation in Mark 8:16.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31

Jesus instructs not to worry about what to eat, contrasting with the concern shown by the disciples over bread in Mark 8:16.

Matthew 6:31: 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

Jesus declares He is the bread of life, suggesting spiritual fulfillment over physical concerns, contrasting the physical concern in Mark 8:16.

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.
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