Contradiction with Acts 1:9
This verse describes the ascension of Jesus as witnessed by the apostles, similarly to Luke 24:51, not as a contradiction but as a parallel account.
Acts 1:9: And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.
Contradiction with John 20:17
Jesus tells Mary Magdalene not to touch Him because He has not yet ascended to His Father, suggesting a timeline difference with the immediate ascension described in Luke 24:51.
John 20:17: Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and [to] my God, and your God.
Paradox #1
The contradiction comes from comparing manuscripts. Some older manuscripts of Luke do not include the part about Jesus being carried up into heaven in this verse, while others do. This difference has led to debates about what the original text might have actually said.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from different ancient manuscripts. Some versions of Luke 24:51 mention Jesus being taken up into heaven, while others do not. This discrepancy is due to variations found in the oldest copies of the Gospel, leading to differences in how the verse is presented in certain Bible translations.