Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, these were brave people who risked their lives because they loved and followed Jesus. They wanted to share His message with others, even when it was dangerous.

Acts 15:26: Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:39

This verse suggests that losing one's life for Christ's sake is a gain, whereas Acts 15:26 presents that their lives are in danger for the gospel, implying a sacrifice rather than gain.

Matthew 10:39: He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

Contradiction with John 12:25

This verse emphasizes hating one's life in this world to keep it for eternal life, which contradicts the notion in Acts 15:26 of risking one's life as a noble act.

John 12:25: He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21

This verse states "to die is gain," which contradicts the emphasis in Acts 15:26 on risking life as a significant sacrifice.

Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:31

This verse speaks of facing death daily, implying a repeated acceptance, whereas Acts 15:26 refers to a one-time act of risking life.

1 Corinthians 15:31: I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. [your: some read, our]
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