Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 11:2

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According to Luke, the people who followed the old rules were upset with Peter when he returned to Jerusalem. They didn't agree with something he had done and wanted to talk to him about it.

Acts 11:2: And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse instructs the disciples to go and teach all nations, which contradicts the contention in Acts 11:2 about preaching to the Gentiles.

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 16:15

Jesus commands to preach the Gospel to every creature, contrasting the criticism faced in Acts 11:2 regarding preaching to Gentiles.

Mark 16:15: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Peter recognizes that God accepts people from every nation, contradicting the objection to Gentile interaction in Acts 11:2.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Galatians 2:11-14

Paul opposes Peter for backing away from Gentiles, highlighting the ongoing conflict seen in Acts 11:2.

Galatians 2:11-14: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

Contradiction with Romans 10:12

There is no difference between Jew and Greek, conflicting with the criticism of Gentile interaction in Acts 11:2.

Romans 10:12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
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