Contradiction with John 11:25
In this verse, Jesus claims to be the resurrection and the life, affirming life beyond death, whereas in Matthew 27:65, there is an effort to secure a tomb to prevent resurrection.
John 11:25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Contradiction with Matthew 26:53
Here, Jesus mentions he could call on angels for protection, contrasting the need for a human guard in Matthew 27:65.
Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Contradiction with Acts 5:39
This verse suggests that if something is of God, it cannot be stopped, contrasting the human effort to prevent the resurrection in Matthew 27:65.
Acts 5:39: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Contradiction with Romans 8:11
It speaks of the Spirit raising Jesus from the dead, which contradicts the idea of needing a guard in Matthew 27:65 to keep him in the tomb.
Romans 8:11: But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. [by: or, because of]