Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul traveled around and visited the churches in the areas called Syria and Cilicia to help them and make sure they were doing well. He wanted to encourage the people in those churches to stay strong in their faith and be supportive of each other.

Acts 15:41: And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Contradiction with Mark 16:15

This verse commands believers to preach the gospel to every creature, differing from focusing only on strengthening the churches as in Acts 15:41.

Mark 16:15: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse emphasizes making disciples of all nations, contrasting with the regional strengthening focus in Acts 15:41.

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 describes different missions assigned to Paul and James, which suggests differing agendas from the unified encouragement in Acts 15:41.

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 15:20

This verse states Paul's ambition to preach where Christ was not known, which can be seen as contrasting with returning to existing churches as in Acts 15:41.

Romans 15:20: Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:17

This verse emphasizes preaching over other ministries, in contrast to the focus on strengthening existing churches in Acts 15:41.

1 Corinthians 1:17: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [words: or, speech]
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