Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 18:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 18:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of the book of Acts, some people were upset with a man named Paul because he was telling others to worship God in a way that was different from their rules. They didn't like that Paul was teaching about Jesus and wanted him to stop.

Acts 18:13: Saying, This [fellow] persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

Emphasizes justification by faith in Jesus, while Acts 18:13 accuses Paul of persuading worship contrary to the law.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

States justification is by faith without deeds of the law, contradicting the accusation in Acts 18:13 regarding breaking the law.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Romans 10:4

Declares Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, opposing Acts 18:13's suggestion of promoting unlawful worship.

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

Contradiction with Acts 13:39

Proclaims freedom from all things by faith in Christ, countering the charge in Acts 18:13 about illegal persuasion.

Acts 13:39: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
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