Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of Acts, Paul and his friend came across a man named Barjesus who tried to trick people with magic and pretend he was speaking for God. Christians believe it's important to know the difference between true messages from God and those that aren't real.

Acts 13:6: And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name [was] Barjesus:

Contradiction with John 8:44

This verse contradicts Acts 13:6 as it describes "the devil" as the father of lies, whereas Acts 13:6 introduces Elymas, who is referred to as a false prophet, suggesting the presence of falsehood, yet both verses acknowledge deception.

John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

This verse warns of false prophets who come in sheep's clothing, contrasting with Acts 13:6, where Elymas is explicitly identified as a false prophet without disguise.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:13

Describes false apostles as deceitful workers, aligning with the idea of deception but contradicting the explicit naming of Elymas as a false prophet in Acts 13:6.

2 Corinthians 11:13: For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:1

Talks about false teachers bringing in destructive heresies, contrasting with Acts 13:6 where Elymas himself is a direct obstruction.

2 Peter 2:1: But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

Contradiction with Micah 3:5

Addresses false prophets leading people astray, in contrast to Elymas who acts as an individual false prophet in opposition.

Micah 3:5: Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.
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