Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 15:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 15:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 15:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, there were some women watching from far away, including Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of two brothers named James and Joses, and a woman named Salome. These women cared about Jesus and wanted to see what was happening to him.

Mark 15:40: There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;

Contradiction with Matthew 27:55-56

This verse identifies the women at the crucifixion differently, providing alternate names and potentially contradicting the identities given in Mark 15:40.

Matthew 27:55-56: And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

Contradiction with John 19:25

John provides a different account and includes Mary, the mother of Jesus, potentially contradicting the names listed in Mark.

John 19:25: Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the [wife] of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. [Cleophas: or, Clopas]

Paradox #1

Mark 15:40 mentions specific women who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus. A possible contradiction arises when comparing this account to other Gospels, like John 19:25, which lists different women present at the crucifixion. The variations in the names and number of women across these accounts can lead to inconsistencies in the descriptions of who was actually present at the event.

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