Contradiction with Mark 16:9
It states that Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, which is less than three days and three nights.
Mark 16:9: Now when [Jesus] was risen early the first [day] of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Contradiction with Luke 24:21
The verse mentions that it was the third day since the crucifixion, implying less than three full days.
Luke 24:21: But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
Contradiction with John 20:1
States that Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early on the first day of the week, implying that Jesus had risen before completing three days.
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 Matthew 27:63-64
References people remembering Jesus' claim and requesting security until the third day, indicating concerns over a timeline that doesn't support a full three days and three nights.
Matthew 27:63-64: Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.
Paradox #1
The contradiction arises because "three days and three nights" doesn't align with the traditional timeline of Jesus' death on Friday and resurrection on Sunday. This timeline spans about two days and two nights, creating an inconsistency with the stated duration.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction between this verse and other parts of the Bible regarding the timeline of events. This verse mentions a specific period that doesn't seem to match the traditional timeline of events described in the story of Jesus' burial and resurrection. The apparent inconsistency mainly involves the counting of days and nights.
Paradox #3
One contradiction related to this verse is the timeline of Jesus's death and resurrection. It mentions a duration of "three days and three nights," which conflicts with the traditional belief that Jesus was crucified on Friday and rose on Sunday. This timeline would account for only parts of three days.
Paradox #4
One potential contradiction is the different expectations of proof or evidence. In some parts of the Bible, faith without evidence is encouraged, but this verse uses a miraculous sign as a form of validation, which could seem inconsistent with the broader message about faith.
Paradox #5
The contradiction is that the verse mentions a specific time period of three days and three nights. However, the traditional timeline of events from Jesus' crucifixion to resurrection is from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning, which is not a complete three days and three nights.