Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer Luke, the people came to a place and asked if a man named Simon Peter was staying there. They wanted to find him for an important reason.

Acts 10:18: And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

This verse highlights that Jews should not associate with Gentiles, which contradicts the welcoming attitude in Acts 10:18.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:12

Paul criticizes Peter for withdrawing from Gentiles, which contradicts the inclusive interaction in Acts 10:18.

Galatians 2:12: For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs the disciples to avoid Gentiles and focus on the "lost sheep of Israel," contradicting Peter's interaction with Gentiles in Acts 10:18.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2-3

These verses instruct the Israelites not to make covenants or marriages with other nations, contradicting the acceptance seen in Acts 10:18.

Deuteronomy 7:2-3: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Ezra 9:12

Advises against seeking peace and prosperity with other nations, conflicting with the welcoming nature present in Acts 10:18.

Ezra 9:12: Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave [it] for an inheritance to your children for ever.
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