Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 9:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 9:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 9:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus helped the boy get up by holding his hand, showing that Jesus is kind and can help people. This teaches us that Jesus cares for us and can support us when we are in need.

Mark 9:27: But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

Contradiction with John 11:25-26

These verses emphasize faith as the key element in resurrection and life, whereas Mark 9:27 depicts Jesus physically raising the boy himself without mention of the boy's or father's faith at that moment.

John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

This verse states that Jesus did not do many miracles in a place due to their unbelief, contrasting with Mark 9:27 where Jesus performs a miracle without similar emphasis on the belief of those present.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:13

Here, the healing occurs at a distance due to the centurion's faith, whereas in Mark 9:27, the miracle is performed directly by Jesus, showing different conditions under which healing occurs.

Matthew 8:13: And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

Contradiction with Luke 7:13-15

This account describes Jesus raising the widow's son without any request for help, unlike in Mark 9 where the boy's father seeks Jesus' intervention, suggesting different conditions or motivations for miracles.

Luke 7:13-15: And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5-6

These verses highlight a lack of mighty works due to unbelief, which contrasts with the miracle in Mark 9:27 that occurs without discussion of belief or disbelief.

Mark 6:5-6: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].
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