Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 24:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 24:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 24:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the women were confused and surprised when they saw two men wearing bright, shiny clothes standing beside them. These men were angels who had a special message to share.

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

Contradiction with Genesis 18:2

In Genesis 18:2, three men appear to Abraham, while in Luke 24:4, two men appear at the tomb.

Genesis 18:2: And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw [them], he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,

Contradiction with Matthew 28:2-3

In Matthew 28:2-3, an angel appears at the tomb, whereas in Luke 24:4, two men in shining garments appear.

Matthew 28:2-3: 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

In Mark 16:5, a young man in a white robe is seen in the tomb, while in Luke 24:4, two men are present.

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 John 20:12

In John 20:12, two angels are described sitting, while in Luke 24:4, two men stood by them.

John 20:12: And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
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