Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Peter invited some visitors to stay at his house, and the next day he traveled with them, along with some friends from Joppa. This shows Peter being kind and trusting God's plan by helping and going with these people.

Acts 10:23: Then called he them in, and lodged [them]. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses emphasize Jesus instructing the disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans, while Acts 10:23 shows Peter welcoming Gentiles into his home.

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 Acts 11:2-3

Here, Peter is criticized by Jewish Christians for associating with Gentiles, which implies a contradiction as Acts 10:23 describes him inviting and hosting them.

Acts 11:2-3: And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

Contradiction with Galatians 2:11-12

These verses describe an instance where Paul rebukes Peter for withdrawing from Gentile believers, contrasting with the hospitality Peter extends to Gentiles in Acts 10:23.

Galatians 2:11-12: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2-3

These verses command the Israelites not to make covenants or marriages with Gentiles, which contradicts the acceptance in Acts 10:23 where Peter welcomes Gentiles into his home.

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:
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