Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 9:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 9:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 9:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him to a tall mountain. There, something amazing happened, and Jesus changed in a surprising way right in front of them.

Mark 9:2: And after six days Jesus taketh [with him] Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.

Contradiction with Luke 9:28-29

This verse describes the same event but with slight differences in timing and details, which can be seen as contradictory to Mark 9:2's description.

Luke 9:28-29: And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. [sayings: or, things]

Contradiction with John 1:14

This verse emphasizes the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us, suggesting a constant revelation of glory, contrasting the singular, transformative event in Mark 9:2.

John 1:14: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:28

This verse suggests that some will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom, implying a different understanding of Jesus' glory than the transfiguration event in Mark 9:2.

Matthew 16:28: Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:16-18

While this recounts the transfiguration, it offers a personal testimonial interpretation that may contrast with the immediate contextual focus presented in Mark 9:2.

2 Peter 1:16-18: For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:2

This verse reveals the future transformation of believers as appearing like Christ and emphasizes a universal transformation rather than the localized event in Mark 9:2.

1 John 3:2: Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
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