Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, the good news about Jesus spread everywhere in that area. Many people were hearing about God's love and teachings.

Acts 13:49: And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

This verse instructs not to go to the Gentiles, whereas Acts 13:49 describes the word spreading throughout a region including Gentile lands.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, while Acts 13:49 shows the message spreading beyond Israel.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 16:6-7

These verses mention being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in certain areas, contrasting with Acts 13:49 where the word spreads freely.

Acts 16:6-7: Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

Contradiction with Genesis 11:8-9

God scatters people to prevent a single unified purpose, opposite to the unifying spread of God's word in Acts 13:49.

Genesis 11:8-9: So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.

Contradiction with John 4:22

Salvation is said to be from the Jews, yet Acts 13:49 demonstrates the message of salvation spreading beyond Jewish borders.

John 4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
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