Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, David did what God wanted him to do for the people of his time. After he finished his work, he died and was buried like others before him.

Acts 13:36: For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: [after...: or, after he had in his own age served the will of God]

Contradiction with Genesis 5:24

Enoch did not see death because he walked with God and was taken by Him, whereas Acts 13:36 implies all die and face corruption.

Genesis 5:24: And Enoch walked with God: and he [was] not; for God took him.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 2:11

Elijah was taken to heaven without facing death and decay, contradicting the concept in Acts 13:36 where it suggests David served his time and then died and saw corruption.

2 Kings 2:11: And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, [there appeared] a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

Contradiction with John 11:25-26

Jesus states that whoever believes in Him will never die, presenting a contradiction to Acts 13:36 which describes David serving his generation and then dying.

John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:5

Enoch was translated so that he should not see death, contrary to Acts 13:36 which describes death followed by corruption.

Hebrews 11:5: By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:51

States that not all shall die, indicating some will not face death, while Acts 13:36 focuses on traditional death and decay following life.

1 Corinthians 15:51: Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
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