Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 14:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 14:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 14:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of the book, when the helpers of Jesus told people the good news about Him in the city, many people learned about Jesus and became His followers. Then, they went back to the other towns they had visited before to see their friends there.

Acts 14:21: And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and [to] Iconium, and Antioch, [had taught many: Gr. had made many disciples]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

This verse contradicts Acts 14:21 because it advises leaving a place if it rejects the message, while Acts 14:21 mentions returning to cities where they had previously preached.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse's directive to go and teach all nations contrasts with returning to specific cities as described in Acts 14:21.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Mark 6:11

Similar to Matthew 10:14, this encourages shaking off the dust from one's feet and moving on, conflicting with the return in Acts 14:21.

Mark 6:11: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. [and: Gr. or]

Contradiction with Luke 9:5

Again, this verse advises departing from unwelcoming places, unlike the return strategy in Acts 14:21.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with John 4:44

Indicates a prophet has no honor in his country, while Acts 14:21 describes going back to previously visited places.

John 4:44: For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.

Contradiction with Acts 18:6

This verse mentions turning away from non-receptive audiences to seek others, as opposed to the return visits in Acts 14:21.

Acts 18:6: And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook [his] raiment, and said unto them, Your blood [be] upon your own heads; I [am] clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
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