Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the Book of Acts, Judas and Silas were sent to explain everything to the people by speaking to them. This way, everyone could understand and trust the message they were hearing.

Acts 15:27: We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell [you] the same things by mouth. [mouth: Gr. word]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus states that he came not to destroy the law, but to fulfill it, while Acts 15:27 includes a letter that sets aside certain Mosaic laws for Gentile believers.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:3

Jesus instructs to observe and do whatever the teachers of the law say, contrasting with Acts 15:27's message that Gentiles are not bound to follow all Jewish laws.

Matthew 23:3: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, [that] observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:3

Paul emphasizes that every man who becomes circumcised is a debtor to keep the whole law, contradicting Acts 15:27 where the requirement of circumcision for Gentiles is dismissed.

Galatians 5:3: For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.

Contradiction with Romans 3:31

Paul argues that faith does not nullify the law but establishes it, which is seemingly contradicted by the release of Gentiles from certain laws in Acts 15:27.

Romans 3:31: Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

Contradiction with James 2:10

This verse suggests that breaking one commandment is akin to breaking all, whereas Acts 15:27 implies certain laws do not apply to Gentiles.

James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.
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