Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 20:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 20:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 20:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Mary was crying outside the place where Jesus was buried, and when she bent down to look inside, she was feeling very sad. Christians often understand this as showing how much Mary loved Jesus and how deeply she missed him.

John 20:11: But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, [and looked] into the sepulchre,

Contradiction with Matthew 28:8

This verse describes women departing quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy, contradicting John's account of Mary standing outside the sepulcher weeping.

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

Contradiction with Mark 16:5-6

These verses mention a young man sitting inside the tomb, which differs from John’s portrayal of two angels being present.

Mark 16:5-6: And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

Contradiction with Luke 24:4-5

Luke describes two men in shining garments appearing to those at the tomb, not the single appearance of two angels as noted in John.

Luke 24:4-5: And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
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