Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 9:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 9:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 9:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Mark, this verse is about a place where bad things never end. It reminds us to listen to Jesus and make good choices, so we can be with God.

Mark 9:46: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse highlights God's nature as love, which contradicts the depiction of eternal torment in Mark 9:46.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse speaks of God's patience and desire for all to repent, contrasting with the immediate and severe consequence described in Mark 9:46.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

It states that God takes no pleasure in anyone's death, which contradicts the concept of unending punishment implied in Mark 9:46.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-9

This verse describes God as merciful and not always angry, differing from the perpetual punishment theme in Mark 9:46.

Psalm 103:8-9: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
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