Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 9:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 9:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 9:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus asked his friends what they were arguing about when they were walking together to a town called Capernaum. He wanted to teach them something important about being kind and humble.

Mark 9:33: And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?

Contradiction with Luke 22:24

This verse contradicts because it shows the disciples arguing about who among them should be considered the greatest, indicating a focus on hierarchy instead of humility taught in Mark 9:33.

Luke 22:24: And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:11

This verse contradicts by emphasizing that the greatest among them shall be their servant, critiquing the disciples’ desire for recognition and status seen in Mark 9:33.

Matthew 23:11: But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

This verse contradicts by promoting submission and humility among each other, contrasting with the disciples' argument over who should be the greatest in Mark 9:33.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

This verse contradicts by encouraging believers to do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, opposing the disciples’ contentious discussion in Mark 9:33.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:26-27

These verses contradict Mark 9:33 by teaching that whoever wants to become great among them must be their servant, thus challenging the disciples' dispute about greatness.

Matthew 20:26-27: But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
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