Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, the leaders of the church got together and agreed to send special people, Barnabas and Paul, to help and encourage others. They all thought this was a good idea and wanted to show their love and support.

Acts 15:25: It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses instruct the apostles not to go among the Gentiles or Samaritans, whereas Acts 15:25 discusses sending missionaries to 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 Galatians 2:12

This verse shows Peter withdrawing from Gentiles due to fear, which contradicts the agreement to work with Gentiles in Acts 15:25.

Galatians 2:12: For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter acknowledges it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with a Gentile, contradicting the sending of missionaries to Gentiles in Acts 15:25.

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 John 4:9

This verse highlights Jewish customs against associating with Samaritans, while Acts 15:25 involves outreach beyond Jewish communities.

John 4:9: Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
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