Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 27:57

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According to Matthew, Joseph from a place called Arimathaea was a rich man who loved Jesus and followed him. When it got late, he went to help take care of Jesus.

Matthew 27:57: When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

Contradiction with John 19:38

This verse states that Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, whereas Matthew 27:57 simply describes him as already being a disciple without mentioning secrecy.

John 19:38: And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave [him] leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

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