Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse tells about a message from God asking someone to find Peter, who is staying by the sea in Joppa, to hear an important message. It shows how God guides people to share His teachings with others.

Acts 10:32: Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of [one] Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Acts 10:32 emphasizes outreach to all, while Matthew 10:5-6 restricts the disciples' mission to the house of Israel only.

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 Matthew 15:24

Acts 10:32 involves sending for Peter to speak God’s word to a Gentile, whereas Matthew 15:24 shows Jesus focusing His ministry on the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 2:9

Acts 10:32 suggests outreach to Gentiles as part of God’s plan, but Galatians 2:9 indicates an initial division of missions, giving Peter to the Jews and Paul to the Gentiles, highlighting differing approaches.

Galatians 2:9: And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

Contradiction with Acts 11:2-3

Acts 10:32 shows Peter’s willingness to visit a Gentile, but shortly after, Acts 11:2-3 depicts him being criticized for this action by those of the circumcision.

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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