Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Mark 9:32 indicates the disciples lacked understanding, while Proverbs 3:5 advises trust in the Lord with all one's heart and not to rely on one's understanding, which implies an expectation for comprehension.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:5
Mark 9:32 shows the disciples' lack of understanding, while James 1:5 promises wisdom to those who ask God, suggesting understanding should be accessible.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:11
Mark 9:32 shows the disciples not understanding Jesus, whereas Matthew 13:11 states that the knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to them.
Matthew 13:11: He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Contradiction with John 14:26
Mark 9:32 highlights the disciples' confusion, but John 14:26 states the Holy Spirit will teach and remind them of all things, implying clarity and understanding.
John 14:26: But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:10
Mark 9:32 shows the disciples were unable to understand, while 1 Corinthians 2:10 suggests that God reveals deep truths through the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 2:10: But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5
Mark 9:32 indicates a lack of understanding, yet Proverbs 28:5 suggests those who seek the Lord understand all things.
Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].