Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 28:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 28:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 28:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling his friends not to be scared and to go tell his other friends to meet him in a place called Galilee, where they will see him again. He's comforting them and giving them instructions on what to do next.

Matthew 28:10: Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs the disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans, which contrasts with the idea of spreading the message to all nations in Matthew 28:10.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Luke 9:5

Jesus tells the disciples to shake off the dust from their feet when not received by a city, which contrasts with the message of not being afraid and overpowering negativity in Matthew 28:10.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with Mark 16:7

Emphasizes a more specific directive to tell Peter and the disciples about Jesus' resurrection, whereas Matthew 28:10 suggests a broader, less specific message to the disciples.

Mark 16:7: But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

Contradiction with John 20:17

Jesus tells Mary Magdalene not to touch him, whereas in Matthew 28:10, Jesus informs women to tell the disciples without any such restriction emphasized.

John 20:17: Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and [to] my God, and your God.

Contradiction with Acts 1:4

Jesus instructs the disciples not to leave Jerusalem, which contrasts with the idea of moving forward to preach the message in Matthew 28:10.

Acts 1:4: And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. [being...: or, eating together]
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