Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus appeared after he came back to life, not to everyone, but to special friends picked by God, and we got to eat and drink with him.

Acts 10:41: Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, [even] to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

Contradiction with John 18:20

This verse has Jesus saying He taught openly to the world and not in secret, which contradicts Acts 10:41 suggesting He was shown only to chosen witnesses.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Here, the disciples are instructed to teach all nations, contradicting Acts 10:41 where Jesus appeared to select witnesses rather than openly to all.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:6

This verse mentions Jesus being seen by over 500 people at once, contrasting with Acts 10:41 which implies He was shown to a limited group.

1 Corinthians 15:6: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
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