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Scripture Analysis

Mark 16:8

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They went out, and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone; for they were afraid.

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Contradictions (1)

Questions where the Bible appears to say two different things, with the passages on each side set together.

  • Did the women immediately tell the disciples?

    Matthew 28:8 has the women run from the tomb 'with fear and great joy' to bring the disciples word. Luke 24:8-9 has them return from the tomb and tell the eleven and all the rest.

    Critical scholarship: Widely regarded as a genuine contradiction.

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