Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 15:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 15:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 15:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, many women who were with Jesus in Galilee also followed Him to Jerusalem and helped Him. These women were important friends and supporters during His journeys.

Mark 15:41: (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:1

This verse suggests that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary visited the sepulcher after the Sabbath, indicating a different timeline and emphasis on their actions compared to Mark 15:41.

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 Luke 24:10

This verse names additional women who were present at the tomb, introducing variations in the account of who was there beyond those mentioned in Mark 15:41.

Luke 24:10: It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary [the mother] of James, and other [women that were] with them, which told these things unto the apostles.

Contradiction with John 20:1

This verse mentions only Mary Magdalene coming to the sepulcher early, differing from Mark 15:41 which suggests more followers were involved.

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.

Contradiction with Luke 8:2-3

These verses expand on who accompanied Jesus and ministered to him, offering a differing account of which women were involved in his ministry compared to Mark 15:41.

Luke 8:2-3: And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

Contradiction with John 19:25

This verse lists different women being present at Jesus' crucifixion, showing a contrast in who is recorded as present during these events.

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]
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