Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, the people in the church prayed and did not eat for a time to get ready for a special task. Then, they put their hands on their friends to ask God to help them with their journey and sent them off to share God’s love.

Acts 13:3: And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid [their] hands on them, they sent [them] away.

Contradiction with James 5:14

This verse suggests that elders should pray over the sick, anointing them with oil, which contrasts with Acts 13:3 where fasting and laying on of hands are used for commissioning rather than healing.

James 5:14: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:8

Jesus instructs the disciples to heal the sick and cast out demons without mentioning fasting and prayer, contrasting with Acts 13:3 where fasting is involved.

Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40

Emphasizes doing things decently and in order, which might contrast with the act of laying hands in a group setting as in Acts 13:3, suggesting spontaneity rather than structure.

1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:16

Advises against making fasting obvious to others, contrasting with the public commissioning implied in Acts 13:3.

Matthew 6:16: Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:21

This verse involves fasting and prayer for exorcism, differing from the commissioning purpose of fasting in Acts 13:3.

Matthew 17:21: Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
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