Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 9:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 9:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 9:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, when Jesus came to his friends, he saw many people around them and some teachers were asking them lots of questions. This made Jesus wonder what was going on.

Mark 9:14: And when he came to [his] disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse implies faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, contrasting with the disciples' inability to heal due to their lack of faith.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Contradiction with John 14:12

This verse states that believers will do the works that Jesus did and even greater works, which contradicts the disciples' inability to cast out the demon.

John 14:12: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater [works] than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

Contradiction with Mark 16:17

This verse promises that those who believe will cast out demons in Jesus' name, contrasting with the disciples' failure to do so in Mark 9:14.

Mark 16:17: And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

Contradiction with Luke 10:19

This verse gives authority to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, which conflicts with the disciples' inability in Mark 9:14.

Luke 10:19: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

This verse promises believers will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on them, contrasted with the apparent lack of power in Mark 9:14.

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 Matthew 10:1

This verse says Jesus gave the disciples authority over unclean spirits, contradicting their inability to drive out one in Mark 9:14.

Matthew 10:1: And when he had called unto [him] his twelve disciples, he gave them power [against] unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. [against: or, over]

Contradiction with Luke 9:1

Like Matthew 10:1, this verse states the disciples were given power over demons, conflicting with their failure in Mark 9:14.

Luke 9:1: Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
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