Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 28:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 28:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 28:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the guards took money to tell a story that wasn’t true, and people were still talking about this story even after a long time. This helps explain why some people heard different things about what happened to Jesus.

Matthew 28:15: So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse states that one should not bear false witness, which contradicts the actions described in Matthew 28:15 where false reports were spread.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:19

This verse mentions that truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment, contradicting the sustained false story in Matthew 28:15.

Proverbs 12:19: The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse states that a false witness shall not go unpunished, contradicting the implication in Matthew 28:15 that the false story persisted without consequence.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:16

This verse encourages having a good conscience so that those who falsely accuse will be ashamed, contradicting the acceptance of falsehood in Matthew 28:15.

1 Peter 3:16: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:8

This verse categorizes all liars along with those who face the second death, contradicting the spread of false information in Matthew 28:15.

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.

Paradox #1

The verse suggests that a story was spread among the Jews about the disappearance of Jesus' body, implying a cover-up. This could contradict the Christian belief in the resurrection, presenting an inconsistency between what certain groups believed happened and the Christian narrative.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict could be seen in the act of spreading a false report or lie for personal or political gain. This goes against the value of truthfulness and honesty, which are often emphasized in moral teachings.

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