Contradiction with Mark 16:1
This verse says Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went to anoint Jesus with spices, which differs from the account of the timing and action in Matthew 28:1.
Mark 16:1: And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the [mother] of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
Contradiction with Luke 24:1
This verse mentions that they brought spices they had prepared, suggesting a different approach or timeline from the one depicted in Matthew 28:1.
Luke 24:1: Now upon the first [day] of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain [others] with them.
Contradiction with John 20:1
This verse notes Mary Magdalene went to the sepulchre early when it was still dark, contrasting with Matthew 28:1 which indicates it was already dawn.
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.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Matthew 28:1 is related to the timing of the events. The verse mentions "after the Sabbath" as the time when certain events occur, which can be seen as conflicting with other gospel accounts that describe the timeline slightly differently, such as the women visiting the tomb "very early" on the first day of the week. These variations in timing can cause confusion when comparing the different gospel narratives.