Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 12:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 12:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 12:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse tells us about a man named Peter who went to Mary's house, where people were praying together. It's like Peter went to visit his friends who were talking to God to help him.

Acts 12:12: And when he had considered [the thing], he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Contradicts the idea of gathering publicly for prayer as depicted in Acts 12:12, which describes the house being filled with many praying together.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Suggests submission to authorities, which contrasts with the church's actions of praying for Peter's release from Herod's imprisonment in Acts 12:12.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages praying for enemies, which contradicts the implied focus in Acts 12:12 where the gathering prays for Peter's release, not directly addressing Herod or adversaries.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Implies a deterministic view where all events work for good, whereas in Acts 12:12, the community prays intensely, seemingly trying to change a specific outcome.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

Suggests that women should remain silent in churches, which contrasts with the involvement of Mary (and possibly other women) in the prayer gathering in Acts 12:12.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
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