Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God told Peter to get up and go with the men who came to see him because God sent them. Peter didn't need to worry or be unsure, because God had a special plan.

Acts 10:20: Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5

Jesus instructed the apostles not to go to the Gentiles, whereas in Acts 10:20 Peter is called to meet Gentiles.

Matthew 10:5: 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 Galatians 2:12

Peter is criticized for withdrawing from Gentiles, suggesting inconsistency with his actions in Acts 10:20.

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 Leviticus 20:24

This verse sets Israel apart from other nations, contrasting with Acts 10:20's message of openness to Gentiles.

Leviticus 20:24: But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land that floweth with milk and honey: I [am] the LORD your God, which have separated you from [other] people.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

It emphasizes separation from other nations, conflicting with Peter’s invitation to Gentiles in Acts 10:20.

Deuteronomy 7:2: 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 Exodus 23:32

Warns against making covenants with other nations, opposing the inclusion seen in Acts 10:20.

Exodus 23:32: Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.

Contradiction with Isaiah 52:11

Calls for separation, not union, with non-Jews, contrary to the integration seen in Acts 10:20.

Isaiah 52:11: Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean [thing]; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.
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