Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of the Book of Acts, the leaders of the early church wrote a friendly letter to people in different places like Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia to say hello and share important news. They wanted to help new followers of Jesus feel welcomed and included.

Acts 15:23: And they wrote [letters] by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren [send] greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses describe Jesus instructing the apostles to go only to the lost sheep of Israel, which contradicts Acts 15:23 addressing Gentile believers.

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 Acts 10:28

Peter explains it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with a Gentile, contradicting the inclusive message of Acts 15:23.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:11-12

Paul opposes Peter for withdrawing from Gentiles, showing tension with the inclusive stance reflected in Acts 15:23.

Galatians 2:11-12: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:16

Warns against making covenants with Gentiles, which contrasts with extending a letter to them as in Acts 15:23.

Exodus 34:16: And thou take of their daughters unto thy sons, and their daughters go a whoring after their gods, and make thy sons go a whoring after their gods.
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