Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 11:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 11:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 11:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the followers of Jesus in Judea learned that people who were not Jewish were also being taught about God. This showed that God's message was for everyone, not just one group of people.

Acts 11:1: And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

This verse shows Peter acknowledging that it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with Gentiles, which contrasts with the acceptance of Gentiles in Acts 11:1.

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 Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs his disciples to avoid Gentiles and focus on the lost sheep of Israel, while Acts 11:1 speaks of Gentiles receiving the word of God.

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 Galatians 2:12

Peter initially withdrew from eating with Gentiles due to pressure from certain Jews, contradicting the acceptance of Gentiles noted in Acts 11:1.

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.
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