Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 28:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 28:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 28:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Christians believe this story shows how powerful and special the moment was when Jesus came back to life. An angel from heaven moved the big stone to let everyone know the tomb was empty and that something amazing had happened.

Matthew 28:2: And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. [was: or, had been]

Contradiction with Mark 16:5

Mark describes a young man inside the tomb, whereas Matthew 28:2 mentions an angel outside the tomb.

Mark 16:5: And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

Contradiction with Luke 24:4

Luke mentions two men standing by in shining garments, whereas Matthew 28:2 describes a singular angel with a countenance like lightning.

Luke 24:4: And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

Contradiction with John 20:12

John describes two angels sitting inside the tomb, whereas Matthew 28:2 describes one angel outside the tomb.

John 20:12: And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
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