Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus was brought back to life by God, showing that He did not stay dead like others. This means Jesus is very special and powerful, just like God.

Acts 13:37: But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.

Contradiction with Psalm 16:10

This verse suggests that God will not allow His Holy One to see corruption, which aligns with Acts 13:37 rather than contradicts, as it is the prophecy that Acts 13:37 claims is fulfilled in Christ not seeing corruption.

Psalm 16:10: For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Contradiction with Acts 2:27

This verse repeats the prophecy from Psalm 16:10, emphasizing that the Holy One would not see corruption. Rather than contradicting, it reiterates the belief that Jesus did not undergo decay.

Acts 2:27: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

These verses discuss the resurrection of the dead, highlighting the transformation from corruption to incorruption, which aligns with the claim in Acts 13:37 about Jesus not seeing corruption.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44: So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

Contradiction with Job 19:25-27

Job expresses faith in a Redeemer and seeing God after death, which doesn’t directly contradict Acts 13:37 but rather underlines a theme of life after death.

Job 19:25-27: For I know [that] my redeemer liveth, and [that] he shall stand at the latter [day] upon the earth:

Contradiction with Romans 6:9

States that Christ, being raised from the dead, dies no more, suggesting his victory over death and corruption does not directly contradict Acts 13:37 but supports it.

Romans 6:9: Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.

Contradiction with John 11:25-26

Jesus declares He is the resurrection and the life, reinforcing His power over death, and supports the idea of not seeing corruption rather than contradicting Acts 13:37.

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 Matthew 28:6

Describes the resurrection of Jesus, confirming He is risen and did not see corruption, aligning with Acts 13:37.

Matthew 28:6: He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Contradiction with Revelation 1:18

Jesus claims to have the keys of hell and death, underscoring His triumph over death which is consistent with Acts 13:37.

Revelation 1:18: I [am] he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

Contradiction with John 20:1

The discovery of the empty tomb supports the claim that Jesus did not see corruption as he rose from the dead, aligning with Acts 13:37.

John 20:1: The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
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