Contradiction with John 20:14
This verse portrays the resurrection of Jesus as witnessed by Mary Magdalene, which contradicts the claim of Jesus' body being stolen.
John 20:14: And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
Contradiction with Acts 2:32
Peter declares that God raised Jesus from the dead, witnessed by many, contrasting the claim that His disciples stole the body.
Acts 2:32: This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:4-6
Paul asserts that Jesus was raised and appeared to many people, which conflicts with the idea of His body being taken by His disciples.
1 Corinthians 15:4-6: And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Contradiction with Mark 16:6
The angel informs the women that Jesus has risen, which is contrary to the stolen body narrative.
Mark 16:6: And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
Contradiction with Luke 24:5-7
The angels tell the women that Jesus has risen as foretold, negating the soldiers' story of the disciples stealing the body.
Luke 24:5-7: And as they were afraid, and bowed down [their] faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? [the living: or, him that liveth]
Paradox #1
The contradiction related to this verse involves the account of the resurrection of Jesus. After his resurrection, some stories suggested that his body was stolen by his disciples. This explanation contradicts the claim of resurrection and could also conflict with the consistency of the gospel narratives, which state that Jesus rose from the dead. This creates a tension between different interpretations and understandings of what happened to Jesus' body.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Matthew 28:13 revolves around the act of deception and dishonesty. This verse involves individuals being instructed to spread a false story. The contradiction lies in promoting deceit, which goes against the general moral teachings of truthfulness found in other parts of the Bible.