Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 28:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 28:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 28:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the angel looked very bright like a flash of lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow. This shows how special and heavenly the angel was, bringing an important message from God.

Matthew 28:3: His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

Contradiction with Mark 16:5

Matthew 28:3 describes the angel's appearance as being like lightning and clothing as white as snow, whereas Mark 16:5 describes a young man sitting in a white robe, offering a different visual imagery.

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

Matthew 28:3 depicts a single angel with a vivid appearance, while Luke 24:4 mentions two men in dazzling apparel, suggesting a different number and possibly appearance of heavenly beings.

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

Matthew 28:3 mentions an angel with an appearance like lightning, standing outside the tomb, but John 20:12 describes two angels in white seated where Jesus' body had been, differing in both number and position.

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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