Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 11:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 11:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 11:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of Acts, this verse means that the followers of Jesus spent a lot of time teaching people in a place called Antioch, and that's where they were first called "Christians." It shows that people learned about Jesus and became part of this special group.

Acts 11:26: And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. [with...: or, in the church]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Contradicts the notion of preaching to Gentiles as instructed to only go to the lost sheep of Israel.

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 Romans 1:16

States that the gospel is for the Jew first, then the Gentile, implying a different order of preaching.

Romans 1:16: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Commands to make disciples of all nations, expanding beyond the specific audience in Acts 11:26.

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 2:9

Indicates a division of labor in preaching, with Paul to the Gentiles and Peter to the Jews.

Galatians 2:9: And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

Contradiction with Acts 15:1

Suggests that some believed circumcision was necessary, contrasting with the inclusive Gentile message in Acts 11:26.

Acts 15:1: And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
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