Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 14:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 14:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 14:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, this verse means Paul and Barnabas went to different places to share the good news about Jesus. They wanted everyone to hear how much God loves them.

Acts 14:7: And there they preached the gospel.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

This verse instructs to not go into the way of the Gentiles, whereas Acts 14:7 describes the preaching of the gospel to all, including Gentiles.

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, contrasting with Acts 14:7 where Paul and Barnabas preach the gospel broadly.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20

Contradicts by commanding to baptize all nations, while Acts 14:7 shows preaching without mention of baptism.

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 Romans 15:20

Paul aims not to preach Christ where He was already named, contrasting Acts 14:7 where they preach to regions that might have heard before.

Romans 15:20: Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
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