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.