Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 28:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 28:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 28:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse shows that after Jesus came back to life, he met his friends and greeted them. The friends were so happy to see Jesus alive again that they hugged his feet and showed him great respect and love.

Matthew 28:9: And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

Contradiction with Mark 16:8

This verse indicates that the women fled from the tomb and said nothing to anyone because they were afraid, which contradicts the interaction described in Matthew 28:9 where they meet Jesus.

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 20:14

This verse states that Mary Magdalene did not recognize Jesus immediately, which contradicts Matthew 28:9 where the women recognize and worship Him right away.

John 20:14: And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
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