Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 9:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 9:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 9:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Peter was so amazed by what he saw with Jesus, Moses, and Elijah that he wanted to make special tents for all of them to stay. He thought it was a wonderful place to be and wanted to keep it special for everyone.

Mark 9:5: And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Mark 9:5 shows Peter wanting to build tabernacles to honor Jesus, Moses, and Elijah, which could be seen as seeking public recognition, whereas Matthew 6:1 advises against doing acts to be seen by others.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5

Mark 9:5 suggests making three tabernacles, which could be seen as creating images, whereas Exodus 20:4-5 warns against making and worshiping carved images.

Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

In Mark 9:5, Peter proposed honoring Jesus alongside Moses and Elijah, while Isaiah 42:8 states that God does not share His glory with others.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Acts 10:25-26

Mark 9:5 displays Peter wanting to honor Jesus, Moses, and Elijah by building tabernacles, but in Acts 10:25-26, Peter rejects being revered like a god when Cornelius bows to worship him.

Acts 10:25-26: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him].

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

Mark 9:5 suggests elevating Jesus, Moses, and Elijah with tabernacles, which can misplace worship, while Romans 1:25 warns about worshiping creation rather than the Creator.

Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]
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