Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 12:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 12:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 12:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when a girl named Rhoda told people that Peter was knocking at the door, they didn't believe her and thought she was confused. They said it must be his angel because they couldn't imagine Peter was really free from prison.

Acts 12:15: And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

Contradiction with Numbers 11:23

Describes God's power to fulfill His promises, contrasting skeptics in Acts 12:15.

Numbers 11:23: And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

States that with God, all things are possible, opposing the disbelief shown in Acts 12:15.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Luke 1:37

Claims that nothing is impossible with God, contradicting the dismissal of the miraculous in Acts 12:15.

Luke 1:37: For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Contradiction with John 14:14

Promises that requests in Jesus' name will be granted, opposing the doubt in Acts 12:15.

John 14:14: If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do [it].

Contradiction with Ephesians 3:20

Asserts God's ability to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think, countering the disbelief in Acts 12:15.

Ephesians 3:20: Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Paradox #1

The verse in Acts 12:15 involves a situation that might seem contradictory to some because it refers to a belief held by some people at that time. They believed that a person's angel could appear in their place, which might clash with other biblical teachings regarding the nature of angels and their interaction with humans. This could create confusion about the role and presence of angels versus humans according to other scriptures.

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