Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, almost everyone in the city came together on the next Sabbath to listen to the teachings about God, showing how excited and eager they were to learn more about Him.

Acts 13:44: And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.

Contradiction with John 18:20

Jesus said he always taught openly in synagogues and the temple, contradicting Acts 13:44's sense of a special large gathering.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:23

An entire church gathering attracts unbelievers and the ungifted, which contrasts with the committed audience in Acts 13:44.

1 Corinthians 14:23: If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in [those that are] unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

Contradiction with Luke 4:24

Jesus states a prophet is accepted everywhere except his own country, whereas Acts 13:44 depicts acceptance in a synagogue context.

Luke 4:24: And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

Contradiction with Mark 1:45

A leper disobeys Jesus and spreads news, causing Jesus to withdraw due to large crowds, opposing the call for a gathering in Acts 13:44.

Mark 1:45: But he went out, and began to publish [it] much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

Contradiction with Acts 6:1

Early disputes within the church over daily ministry contrast with the unified attendance described in Acts 13:44.

Acts 6:1: And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
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