Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, after Jesus did everything that was planned long ago, his friends took him down from the cross and placed him in a tomb, which is like a cave where people are buried. Christians believe this was part of God's big plan to help everyone.

Acts 13:29: And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took [him] down from the tree, and laid [him] in a sepulchre.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:35

This verse indicates that the soldiers cast lots for Jesus' garments before He was crucified, whereas Acts 13:29 collectively summarizes events after the condemnation.

Matthew 27:35: And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

Contradiction with Mark 15:24

This verse states that Jesus' garments were parted before His crucifixion, while Acts 13:29 focuses on taking Him down from the tree after death.

Mark 15:24: And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

Contradiction with Luke 23:47

This verse notes the centurion's declaration immediately after Jesus' death, while Acts 13:29 emphasizes the burial after these events.

Luke 23:47: Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

Contradiction with John 19:23

This verse describes the division of Jesus' garments before His crucifixion, conflicting with Acts 13:29 which deals with the sequence following the crucifixion.

John 19:23: Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also [his] coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. [woven: or, wrought]
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