Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, there were special people in the church in Antioch, like prophets and teachers, who helped others learn about God. Some of these people were Barnabas, Simeon, Lucius, Manaen, and Saul.

Acts 13:1: Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. [which...: or, Herod's foster brother]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

Acts 13:1 mentions prophets and teachers, including women in the early church, while 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 suggests women should remain silent in churches.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35: 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.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

Acts 13:1 lists individuals in positions of teaching authority in the church, which seems in contrast to the instruction in 1 Timothy 2:12 that a woman should not teach or assume authority over a man.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8-9

Acts 13:1 acknowledges distinct leaders and teachers in the church, whereas Matthew 23:8-9 warns against titles like 'Rabbi' and emphasizes equality among believers.

Matthew 23:8-9: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with James 3:1

Acts 13:1 celebrates specific teachers in the church, yet James 3:1 cautions that not many should become teachers due to stricter judgment.

James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20

Acts 13:1 illustrates specific teachers, while Matthew 28:19-20 commands all disciples to teach, suggesting the role of teaching is for every believer, not just designated individuals.

Matthew 28:19-20: 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]
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