Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 15:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 15:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 15:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus was seen alive by more than 500 people at the same time, and most of these people were still alive when Paul was writing about it, but some had died. This shows many people saw Jesus after he rose from the dead.

1 Corinthians 15:6: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:17

Some doubted, implying not all of the witnesses were convinced of the resurrection.

Matthew 28:17: And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:10-16

Jesus appeared specifically to the eleven disciples, suggesting a smaller group witnessed the resurrection.

Matthew 28:10-16: Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Contradiction with Mark 16:14

Jesus appeared to the eleven disciples as they sat at meat, which differs in detail and does not include mention of five hundred brethren.

Mark 16:14: Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. [at meat: or, together]

Contradiction with John 20:19-24

Jesus appeared to the disciples without Thomas, which indicates a smaller initial group and sequential revelations rather than a single appearance to a large group.

John 20:19-24: Then the same day at evening, being the first [day] of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.

Paradox #1

Some people argue that the number of witnesses mentioned in that verse, who reportedly saw a significant event, conflicts with other accounts that offer different details about who witnessed the event and how many people were present. This inconsistency raises questions about the reliability of the event's description.

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