Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the Book of Acts, a man told his helpers everything that happened and then sent them to a place called Joppa to follow his instructions. This shows how people shared important messages and worked together to do what was needed.

Acts 10:8: And when he had declared all [these] things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

This verse highlights Peter explaining that it was against Jewish law to associate with Gentiles, contradicting the inclusion and command in Acts 10:8.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:12

This verse shows Peter withdrawing from Gentiles out of fear of criticism, which contradicts his actions inspired by the command in Acts 10:8.

Galatians 2:12: For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

This verse quotes Jesus saying he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, contradicting the outreach to Gentiles as suggested in Acts 10:8.

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 the Israelites not to make covenants or intermarry with other nations, contrasting the instruction in Acts 10:8.

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:

Contradiction with Exodus 34:15-16

This passage warns against forming alliances with non-Israelites, contradicting the inclusive approach in Acts 10:8.

Exodus 34:15-16: Lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they go a whoring after their gods, and do sacrifice unto their gods, and [one] call thee, and thou eat of his sacrifice;
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