Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 8:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 8:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 8:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Mark, Jesus was telling Peter that he was thinking in a way that was not what God wanted, but more like what humans usually think. Jesus wanted Peter to understand that God's plans were more important than human plans.

Mark 8:32: But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:22

This verse contradicts Mark 8:32 as Peter rebukes Jesus in both, yet Jesus' reaction in each account differs.

Matthew 16:22: Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. [Be...: Gr. Pity thyself]

Contradiction with Matthew 16:23

Jesus rebukes Peter, calling him Satan, which is a contradiction of Peter's intention to protect Jesus mentioned in Mark 8:32.

Matthew 16:23: But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

Contradiction with Luke 9:22

Jesus speaks of His suffering and death, contradicting the disbelief and rebuke by Peter noted in Mark 8:32.

Luke 9:22: Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

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