Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 16:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 16:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 16:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people in the cities were given special rules to follow that were created by important leaders in Jerusalem. These rules helped everyone understand how to live and get along better as friends of Jesus.

Acts 16:4: And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

This verse emphasizes freedom from the law, which contradicts Acts 16:4 where observance of decrees is emphasized.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with Romans 10:4

States that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, opposing the adherence to the decrees mentioned in Acts 16:4.

Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

Talks about blotting out the ordinances, while Acts 16:4 focuses on delivering and keeping decrees.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15

Emphasizes abolishing the law of commandments, contrasting with the emphasis on decrees in Acts 16:4.

Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Refers to making the first covenant old, which conflicts with the reliance on decrees in Acts 16:4.

Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
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