Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Cornelius was very excited and invited his family and friends to meet Peter when he arrived at his house. Cornelius wanted everyone to hear about God's love and message.

Acts 10:24: And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses suggest the disciples should only go to the lost sheep of Israel, contradicting Peter's visit to a Gentile in Acts 10:24.

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 11:3

This verse shows criticism of Peter visiting uncircumcised men, contradicting the acceptance portrayed in Acts 10:24.

Acts 11:3: Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:11-12

Paul reproves Peter for withdrawing from Gentiles, which contradicts Peter's role in Acts 10:24 where he visits Cornelius, a Gentile.

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 Matthew 15:24

Jesus states he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, which contradicts the outreach to Gentiles demonstrated in Acts 10:24.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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