Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:13

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

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, Paul and his friends traveled to a place called Perga, but John decided to leave them and go back to Jerusalem. Some people think John leaving was a big deal because he was helping them with their journey.

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 Genesis 11:8

Acts 13:13 describes a specific journey, whereas Genesis 11:8 describes the dispersal of people, implying different travel narratives.

Genesis 11:8: So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Acts 13:13 indicates travel by sea, whereas Matthew 28:19 emphasizes the mission to "all nations," implying a broader journey.

Matthew 28:19: 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]

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

Jonah flees from God's command, contrasting with Acts 13:13 where Paul and his companions travel for God's mission.

Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:4

The people wanted to return to Egypt, which contrasts with Acts 13:13 where the group continues with their journey.

Numbers 14:4: And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.

Contradiction with Acts 15:38

John Mark's departure in Acts 15:38 is seen negatively, contrasting with the neutral tone of John departing in Acts 13:13.

Acts 15:38: But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
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