Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, God told Peter to visit the people in another town, so he quickly went without arguing. Peter then asked them why they wanted him to come.

Acts 10:29: Therefore came I [unto you] without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses instruct the disciples to avoid going to the Gentiles and focus on the lost sheep of Israel, contrasting with Acts 10:29 where Peter goes to the Gentiles.

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 John 4:9

This verse highlights the cultural barriers between Jews and Samaritans, conflicting with Peter's willingness to engage with non-Jews in Acts 10:29.

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 Matthew 15:24

Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, contradicting Peter's mission to the Gentiles in Acts 10:29.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2-3

These verses command Israelites not to make covenants or marriages with other nations, which contrasts with Peter's openness to associate with them in Acts 10:29.

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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