Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
These verses instruct the apostles not to go to the Gentiles, contrasting with the call in Acts 16:9 to help a man from Macedonia, a region predominantly Gentile.
Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
This verse instructs to make disciples of all nations, aligning with the call in Acts 16:9, thus not a direct contradiction.
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 Acts 1:8
This verse supports the expansion to the Gentiles, aligning rather than contradicting with Acts 16:9.
Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Establishes that God shows no favoritism and all nations are accepted if they fear Him, aligning with Acts 16:9 instead.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: