Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 12:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 12:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 12:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, a kind girl named Rhoda came to see who was knocking at the gate when Peter was there. She was surprised and excited to find Peter at the door.

Acts 12:13: And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. [to hearken: or, to ask who was there]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

Acts 12:13 mentions a servant girl at a door, while this verse speaks of God's proximity to the righteous, suggesting a focus on closeness rather than physical barriers.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encourages persistent actions like knocking, which contradicts the idea of a servant girl being surprised or reluctant to open the door in Acts 12:13.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Revelation 3:20

Here, Christ speaks of knocking and waiting for a response, contrary to the eager response related in Acts 12:13.

Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
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