Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the Book of Acts, the visitors stayed for a little while with their friends and then were sent off happily to see the apostles. This shows that everyone trusted each other and were kind to one another.

Acts 15:33: And after they had tarried [there] a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.

Contradiction with Acts 15:37-39

These verses describe Paul and Barnabas having a sharp disagreement, which contrasts with the peaceful farewell in Acts 15:33.

Acts 15:37-39: And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:11

This verse mentions Paul confronting Peter to his face, indicating conflict contrary to the harmonious departure in Acts 15:33.

Galatians 2:11: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

Contradiction with Acts 15:2

Describes a dispute and debate, which contrasts with the peaceful resolution mentioned in Acts 15:33.

Acts 15:2: When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
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