Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God gave Jesus special power and the Holy Spirit, so Jesus went around helping people and healing those who were suffering because of evil, because God was with him.

Acts 10:38: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Contradiction with John 16:33

This verse states that Jesus said in the world you shall have tribulation, which contradicts Acts 10:38 where Jesus is described as healing all that were oppressed.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Here, Jesus says He came not to send peace but a sword, contradicting Acts 10:38's depiction of Jesus who went about doing good and healing.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus states He came to bring division, which contradicts the idea of bringing peace and healing as depicted in Acts 10:38.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus mentions He was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, which may seem exclusive contrast to the universal healing approach in Acts 10:38.

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

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

This verse notes there were places where Jesus could do no mighty work, which contrasts with the consistent healing depicted in Acts 10:38.

Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with Matthew 26:11

Jesus says the poor will always be present, suggesting continual oppression despite the healing efforts described in Acts 10:38.

Matthew 26:11: For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
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