Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 28:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 28:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 28:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the leaders decided to give the soldiers a lot of money to keep quiet about something important that had happened. They wanted to make sure no one knew the truth about Jesus.

Matthew 28:12: And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse states "Thou shalt not bear false witness," contradicting the act of the chief priests encouraging the guards to lie.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD," which contradicts the chief priests’ actions in promoting lies.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse states "A false witness shall not be unpunished," contradicting the immediate outcome for the soldiers and priests who spread falsehood.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse states "Lie not one to another," opposing the actions of the chief priests in Matthew 28:12.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Revelation 21:8

This verse mentions that "all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone," contradicting the earthly reward given to the soldiers for their lies.

Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
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