Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, this verse tells us that Peter, one of Jesus's helpers, told the new believers to get baptized to show they loved Jesus. Then, they asked Peter to stay with them for a little while so they could learn more about Jesus.

Acts 10:48: And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Jesus commands baptism.

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 Mark 16:16

Belief and baptism are linked for salvation.

Mark 16:16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Contradiction with John 3:5

Necessity of being born of water (baptism) for entry into the kingdom of God.

John 3:5: Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
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