Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 11:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 11:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 11:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, the church in Jerusalem heard some good news and decided to send a kind man named Barnabas to help and check on the new believers in a city called Antioch. They trusted Barnabas to teach and encourage the people there.

Acts 11:22: Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Acts 11:22 speaks about news spreading and action taken by the church, while Matthew 28:19 commands disciples to spread the news, suggesting proactive rather than reactive spreading.

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 Galatians 1:11-12

Acts 11:22 describes human intervention in spreading the word, whereas Galatians 1:11-12 emphasizes receiving the gospel through revelation, not through human means.

Galatians 1:11-12: But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:26

Acts 11:22 highlights a specific response to a report, while 1 Corinthians 14:26 suggests a more self-contained, self-edifying mode of church gathering and functioning.

1 Corinthians 14:26: How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

Contradiction with John 4:23

Acts 11:22 involves human action in response to news, whereas John 4:23 emphasizes worship in spirit and truth, perhaps suggesting a focus on worship rather than organizational action.

John 4:23: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

Contradiction with James 3:1

Acts 11:22 shows the church taking action based on reports, while James 3:1 warns against many becoming teachers, which could imply caution against immediate action based on news or reports.

James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]
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