But they were terrified and filled with fear, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
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Luke 24:37
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Contradictions (3)
Questions where the Bible appears to say two different things, with the passages on each side set together.
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How many disciples did Jesus appear to in his first post resurrection appearance?
John 20:24 says Thomas was absent when Jesus first appeared to the group, so with Judas already dead (Matthew 27:5) the count is ten. Matthew 28:16-17, Mark 16:14, and Luke 24:33-37 all say 'the eleven' were present.
Critical scholarship: Leans toward a genuine contradiction.
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Where did Jesus first appear to the eleven disciples after the resurrection?
Matthew 28:16 says the eleven met Jesus on a mountain in Galilee — a multi-day journey from the tomb. Mark 16:14, Luke 24:33-37, and John 20:19 all locate the first group appearance to the eleven in a room in Jerusalem, on the day of the resurrection itself.
Critical scholarship: Widely regarded as a genuine contradiction.
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Were the disciples frightened or gladdened when they saw Jesus?
Luke 24:37 has the disciples terrified and affrighted, supposing they had seen a spirit when Jesus appeared. John 20:20 has the disciples glad when they saw the Lord.
Critical scholarship: Leans toward a genuine contradiction.
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