Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Peter went into a house and found many people waiting there because they wanted to hear what he had to say about God. They were excited to learn and be together.

Acts 10:27: And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

This verse instructs the Israelites to make no covenant with the nations and to show them no mercy, contrasting with Peter's willingness to associate with a Gentile in Acts 10:27.

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 Ezra 9:12

It advises against mingling with foreign people for fear of corrupting the Israelites' heritage, unlike Peter entering the house of a Gentile in Acts 10:27.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus initially stated His message was only for the lost sheep of Israel, which contrasts with Peter's inclusive behavior towards Gentiles in Acts 10:27.

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

Contradiction with John 4:9

Jews traditionally did not associate with Samaritans, highlighting a broader tradition of separation that Peter contradicts by associating with Gentiles in Acts 10:27.

John 4:9: Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

Contradiction with Acts 11:2-3

Even other believers were initially upset with Peter for going to the Gentiles' home, which shows a contrast in the attitude of early Christians to Peter's actions in Acts 10:27.

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