Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:18

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

According to Luke, Paul stayed with his friends for a while, then he cut his hair because of a promise he made, and sailed with Priscilla and Aquila to a new place called Syria. It shows that Paul was faithful to his promise and traveled to share God's love with others.

Acts 18:18: And Paul [after this] tarried [there] yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn [his] head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:36

This verse advises not to swear by one's head, suggesting a departure from making vows or oaths, which contrasts with the vow mentioned in Acts 18:18.

Matthew 5:36: Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:18

This verse suggests not to change one’s physical state for religious reasons, conflicting with the act of shaving the head due to a vow in Acts 18:18.

1 Corinthians 7:18: Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:2

Paul’s opposition to physical signs like circumcision for showing faith contrasts with the physical act of shaving due to a vow in Acts 18:18.

Galatians 5:2: Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

This passage suggests that old religious practices are shadows of things to come and not essentially binding, differing from the observance of vows in Acts 18:18.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
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