Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:25

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According to Luke, John the Baptist was saying that he was not the special one they were waiting for, but someone more important than him was coming soon, and he wasn't even good enough to untie this important person's shoes.

Acts 13:25: And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not [he]. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of [his] feet I am not worthy to loose.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:11

Contradicts the notion of John the Baptist's humility by stating he is the greatest born of women.

Matthew 11:11: Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Contradiction with John 1:21

Contradicts Acts 13:25 where John denies being the Christ but confirms he is not Elijah, which causes confusion about his identity.

John 1:21: And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. [that prophet: or, a prophet?]

Contradiction with Luke 7:19-20

Contradicts by showing John's uncertainty about Jesus being the one to come, while Acts 13:25 implies John is clear about Jesus' identity.

Luke 7:19-20: And John calling [unto him] two of his disciples sent [them] to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

Contradiction with Mark 1:7-8

Contradicts the idea of John's certainty in identifying the one coming after him by emphasizing John's lack of knowledge about Jesus.

Mark 1:7-8: And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
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