Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 24:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 24:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 24:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the big stone that was in front of Jesus' tomb was moved away. This surprised the people because they thought it would still be there, keeping the tomb closed.

Luke 24:2: And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:2

Contradiction arises as this verse describes an earthquake and an angel rolling the stone away, differing from Luke 24:2 which does not mention an earthquake or any angels moving the stone.

Matthew 28:2: 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 16:4

This verse states that the stone was already rolled away when they arrived and was very large, which could be seen as a contradiction to Luke 24:2 because Luke does not describe the size or any difficulty in moving the stone.

Mark 16:4: And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

Contradiction with John 20:1

This verse mentions that Mary Magdalene saw the stone taken away but doesn't provide details on how it happened, differing from Luke 24:2 which implies the women found the stone already rolled away but doesn't specify who saw it first.

John 20:1: The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.