Contradiction with James 1:19
Acts 13:42 describes people eager to hear more about the teachings, while this verse emphasizes being quick to listen and slow to speak, suggesting a more reserved approach.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Matthew 13:15
While Acts 13:42 shows people wanting to hear the word, this verse speaks of people's hearts being dull and their ears hard of hearing, indicating a lack of willingness to listen.
Matthew 13:15: For this people's heart is waxed gross, and [their] ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and should understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
Contradiction with John 6:66
In John, many disciples turn away from following Jesus, contradicting Acts 13:42 where people are enthusiastic about the teachings.
John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:3-4
Acts 13:42 is about individuals seeking the word, whereas this verse predicts people turning away from sound doctrine and seeking teachers to suit their own desires.
2 Timothy 4:3-4: For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
Contradiction with Amos 8:11-12
While Acts 13:42 showcases a thirst for hearing God's word, Amos speaks of a famine of hearing God's word, indicating an absence or neglect of it.
Amos 8:11-12: Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: