Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the apostles and important church leaders got together to talk about an important question to make a fair decision. They wanted to work together to help everyone agree and be happy.

Acts 15:6: And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:11-12

Paul confronts Peter for hypocrisy regarding Gentile converts, contrasting the unity sought in Acts 15:6.

Galatians 2:11-12: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus initially states his mission is only to the Jews, opposing the inclusive discussion of Gentiles in Acts 15:6.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter acknowledges unlawfulness for Jews to associate with Gentiles, contradicting the council’s later deliberation in Acts 15:6.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Proclaims there is no Jew or Greek, challenging the need for discussion highlighted in Acts 15:6.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 2:14

States Gentiles do by nature things required by the law, suggesting no need for the council's decision in Acts 15:6.

Romans 2:14: For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:
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