Contradiction with Matthew 28:2
This verse describes the angel rolling back the stone and sitting on it, suggesting a dramatic event likely causing natural fear, contrasting with the idea that the guards just froze without fleeing or reacting further.
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 16:8
The women fled from the tomb trembling and in amazement, which contrasts with the guards who became as "dead men," because the women did exhibit a strong reaction by fleeing.
Mark 16:8: And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any [man]; for they were afraid.
Contradiction with John 18:6
When Jesus identified himself, those who came to arrest him went backward and fell to the ground. This contrasts with the guards at the tomb who simply froze without further action.
John 18:6: As soon then as he had said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.
Contradiction with Acts 9:3-4
Saul fell to the earth when he encountered a divine presence, contrasting with the guards who became "as dead men" without movement or reaction.
Acts 9:3-4: And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
Contradiction with Revelation 1:17
John fell at the feet of the divine figure as dead, which parallels becoming like a dead man, yet John consciously fell, while the guards merely froze in fear.
Revelation 1:17: And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: