Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 14:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 14:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 14:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of the book, this means Paul and Barnabas stayed with their friends who followed Jesus for a long time. They spent time together sharing stories about God's love and helping each other grow stronger in their faith.

Acts 14:28: And there they abode long time with the disciples.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20

Acts 14:28 mentions staying in one place, whereas Matthew 28:19-20 instructs to go and teach all nations.

Matthew 28:19-20: 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 16:15

Acts 14:28 emphasizes remaining in a specific location, but Mark 16:15 commands to go into all the world and preach.

Mark 16:15: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

Acts 14:28 describes staying with disciples, while Acts 1:8 sends believers to witness in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:8-9

Acts 14:28 suggests staying put, whereas Hebrews 11:8-9 speaks of Abraham’s faith to leave and travel without knowing his destination.

Hebrews 11:8-9: By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
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