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]