Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that after they read the holy books, the leaders asked if anyone had something helpful or encouraging to say to the people. It's like when a teacher invites students to share their thoughts after reading a story.

Acts 13:15: And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, [Ye] men [and] brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

Contradiction with John 1:17

Acts 13:15 references the reading of the law, while John 1:17 states that grace and truth came by Jesus Christ, suggesting a departure from the law.

John 1:17: For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with Romans 10:4

Acts 13:15 emphasizes the reading of the law, whereas Romans 10:4 states Christ is the end of the law for righteousness.

Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:18

Acts 13:15 involves reading the law, yet Galatians 5:18 states that if led by the Spirit, believers are not under the law.

Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

Acts 13:15 indicates adherence to the law and the prophets, whereas Colossians 2:14 suggests the law was nailed to the cross.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Acts 13:15 includes the reading of the law, while Hebrews 8:13 says the old covenant is obsolete.

Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
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