Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 12:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 12:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 12:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Barnabas and Saul finished their special work in Jerusalem and came back, bringing a friend named John, who was also called Mark. Christians understand this to mean that they were sharing God's love and helping people, and they chose a new helper for their team.

Acts 12:25: And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled [their] ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark. [ministry: or, charge]

Contradiction with Acts 13:13

Acts 12:25 states that John, whose surname was Mark, returned with Barnabas and Saul, but Acts 13:13 mentions John departing from them, suggesting a contradiction in his commitment to the mission.

Acts 13:13: Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:13

Acts 12:25 presents an image of harmonious collaboration, whereas Galatians 2:13 points to dissimulation among the leaders, indicating tension and inconsistency in their collective work.

Galatians 2:13: And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:11

Acts 12:25 includes Mark in active mission work with Paul, while 2 Timothy 4:11 describes Mark as being brought back into service, indicating a previous departure or falling out.

2 Timothy 4:11: Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
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