Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 17:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 17:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 17:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, many people began to believe in God, including important Greek women and a lot of men. This means that not only regular people but also people with special positions trusted in these teachings.

Acts 17:12: Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

This verse highlights unbelief, whereas Acts 17:12 speaks of many believing.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Mark 6:6

Jesus marveled at their unbelief here, contrasting with the belief mentioned in Acts 17:12.

Mark 6:6: And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

Contradiction with John 12:37

Despite miracles, many did not believe, opposing the belief observed in Acts 17:12.

John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:19

It speaks of disbelief preventing entry into rest, conflicting with the belief in Acts 17:12.

Hebrews 3:19: So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Describes God sending strong delusion for unbelief, contrary to the positive belief outcome in Acts 17:12.

2 Thessalonians 2:11-12: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
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