Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:54

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:54 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:54. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the day was a special time when people got ready for their rest day, like when you clean up your toys before bedtime. Soon, the special rest day was about to start, like when it's almost time for your favorite day of the week.

Luke 23:54: And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:1

This verse mentions "the end of the sabbath" which contradicts Luke 23:54's statement that it was the day of preparation and the sabbath drew on.

Matthew 28:1: In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

Contradiction with Mark 16:1

This verse states that the sabbath had passed, contradicting Luke 23:54's implication that the sabbath was just beginning.

Mark 16:1: And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the [mother] of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
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