Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 8:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 8:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 8:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus wanted his friends to know that he would have to go through hard times, be treated badly by important leaders, and even die, but he would come back to life after three days. He shared this so they could understand what would happen and be prepared for it.

Mark 8:30: And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and [of] the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Mark 8:30 advises secrecy about Jesus' identity, while Matthew 28:19 commands the disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in Jesus' name.

Matthew 28:19: 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 1:41

Mark 8:30 implies Jesus told them not to share His identity, yet Andrew went and told his brother Simon that they had found the Messiah.

John 1:41: He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. [the Christ: or, the Anointed]

Contradiction with John 4:25-26

Mark 8:30 suggests keeping Jesus' identity concealed, while Jesus openly reveals His identity as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman.

John 4:25-26: The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

Mark 8:30 calls for silence, whereas Acts 1:8 instructs the disciples to be witnesses of Jesus to the ends of the earth.

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]

Contradiction with Luke 9:60

Mark 8:30 favors secrecy, but Luke 9:60 features Jesus telling a disciple to proclaim the kingdom of God.

Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
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