Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Judas and Silas, who could speak messages from God, encouraged their friends with lots of kind and helpful words, making them feel strong and happy in their faith.

Acts 15:32: And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed [them].

Contradiction with Acts 14:19

While Acts 15:32 speaks of Judas and Silas, who were prophets and exhorted the brethren, Acts 14:19 describes a scenario where Paul faced persecution and stoning, an opposite circumstance to encouragement.

Acts 14:19: And there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the city, supposing he had been dead.

Contradiction with Acts 15:39

Acts 15:32 highlights the harmony and encouragement provided by prophets, whereas Acts 15:39 shows a sharp contention and disagreement between Paul and Barnabas.

Acts 15:39: And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Acts 15:32 implies communication through prophecy for encouragement, but 1 Corinthians 14:33 states God is not the author of confusion, suggesting differing circumstances of communication.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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