Contradiction with John 20:14
This verse depicts Mary Magdalene encountering Jesus alone shortly after his resurrection, suggesting he appeared first to her, contrary to Mark 16:12's account of Jesus appearing to two disciples.
John 20:14: And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:9
This verse describes Jesus appearing to a group of women, including Mary Magdalene, which contradicts the account in Mark 16:12 that he first appeared to two men.
Matthew 28:9: And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Contradiction with Luke 24:34
This verse claims that Jesus appeared to Simon Peter before the two disciples, conflicting with Mark 16:12's timeline of appearances.
Luke 24:34: Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
Paradox #1
Mark 16:12 may present some contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict because the longer ending of Mark (verses 9-20) is not present in some of the earliest and most reliable manuscripts. This has led scholars to debate whether these verses were part of the original Gospel of Mark or were added later. This uncertainty can cause discrepancies in interpreting the narrative continuity and the resurrection appearances in the Gospels.