Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, while the people were worshiping and not eating, the Holy Spirit told them to choose Barnabas and Saul for a special job that God wanted them to do. It shows that God speaks to people when they pray and listen.

Acts 13:2: As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse mentions that God is not the author of confusion, whereas Acts 13:2 describes a scenario where multiple voices (the prophets and teachers) could potentially lead to confusion about God's direct message.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10

In these verses, the Sabbath is to be a day of rest, yet Acts 13:2 describes worship and fasting on the Sabbath in a manner that suggests active ministry.

Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:1

This verse instructs believers to test the spirits to see if they are from God, which could contradict Acts 13:2 where the voice of the Holy Spirit is accepted without testing.

1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse states that a woman should not teach, yet Acts 13:2 takes place in a context of church leadership involvement where possibly women could be involved in teaching or decision-making.

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