Contradiction with Mark 15:40
This verse lists Mary the mother of James the less and Joses, and Salome, but not the mother of the sons of Zebedee, contrasting with Matthew where the mother of Zebedee's children is mentioned.
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 John 19:25
This verse names Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene at the cross alongside Jesus' mother, but does not mention the mother of Zebedee's children, differing from Matthew's account.
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]
Contradiction with Luke 23:49
This verse mentions women from Galilee standing afar off but does not specify the mother of Zebedee's children, differing from the specificity in Matthew 27:56.
Luke 23:49: And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency often discussed regarding Matthew 27:56 involves the different names and roles of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus. The Gospels of Mark, Luke, and John list different women or slightly different names, causing confusion about who exactly was there. This discrepancy raises questions about the historical accuracy and consistency among the Gospel accounts, as they seem to offer differing details about the same event.