Contradiction with Matthew 28:2-4
These verses describe a single angel at the tomb, versus the two seen in John 20:12.
Matthew 28:2-4: And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. [was: or, had been]
Contradiction with Mark 16:5
This verse mentions one young man sitting inside the tomb, differing from the two angels described in John 20:12.
Mark 16:5: 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
This verse describes two men standing by them, whereas John 20:12 specifies two angels sitting.
Luke 24:4: And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction involves differing accounts of the number of angels at Jesus' tomb across the Gospels. In John 20:12, it mentions two angels, while other accounts, like Mark 16:5, mention only one angel. This discrepancy can be seen as inconsistent in terms of how many angels were present.