Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
This verse instructs to go and teach all nations, whereas Acts 15:3 emphasizes the joy among the brethren due to the conversion of Gentiles, showing an inherent tension between spreading the message universally and celebrating specific conversions.
Matthew 28:19: 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 Galatians 2:9
This verse mentions the agreement to focus ministry efforts separately to the circumcised and uncircumcised, which could conflict with the collective joy expressed in Acts 15:3 at Gentile conversions, potentially highlighting differing views on ministerial focus.
Galatians 2:9: And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
Contradiction with Romans 2:28-29
These verses emphasize that true faith is inward and not based on external signs, like circumcision, suggesting a different perspective than Acts 15:3, where the conversion of Gentiles is a cause for outward celebration.
Romans 2:28-29: For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
Jesus initially commands the disciples to avoid Gentile regions, which contradicts the later joy over Gentile conversions in Acts 15:3.
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 5:2
This verse warns against circumcision out of religious obligation, which could contrast with the excitement for Gentile conversions in Acts 15:3 if those conversions were associated with such practices.
Galatians 5:2: Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.