Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 15:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 15:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 15:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus showed himself to James and then to all his special friends after he came back to life. This helps Christians believe that Jesus really did rise from the dead because many people saw him.

1 Corinthians 15:7: After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

Contradiction with John 20:10-18

This passage recounts Mary Magdalene as the first to see the risen Christ, contradicting 1 Corinthians 15:7 which implies James saw Christ after the 12.

John 20:10-18: Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:8-10

In this passage, Jesus first appears to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, contradicting the sequence of appearances suggested in 1 Corinthians 15:7.

Matthew 28:8-10: And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

Contradiction with Mark 16:9

States that Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene, conflicting with 1 Corinthians 15:7 which suggests an appearance to James as a significant standalone event.

Mark 16:9: Now when [Jesus] was risen early the first [day] of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

Contradiction with Luke 24:34

Mentions that Jesus appeared to Simon before the others, differing from the sequence implied in 1 Corinthians 15:7.

Luke 24:34: Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
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