Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 9:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 9:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 9:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus tells his friends that some problems can only be solved if you pray a lot and sometimes don’t eat for a while, which is called fasting, to show how serious you are about getting help from God. This teaches people that praying and fasting can bring them closer to God and make their prayers stronger.

Mark 9:29: And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse emphasizes faith as the key to performing miracles, rather than prayer and fasting, as mentioned in Mark 9:29.

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 14:13-14

These verses promise that asking anything in Jesus' name will be done, without the specific condition of prayer and fasting found in Mark 9:29.

John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with James 5:15

This verse states that the prayer of faith will heal the sick, focusing on faith rather than the combination of prayer and fasting in Mark 9:29.

James 5:15: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

Paradox #1

One historical inconsistency in discussions regarding Mark 9:29 relates to variations in ancient manuscripts. Some versions include the phrase "and fasting," while others do not. This difference can lead to variations in interpretation about the importance of fasting.

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