Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 18:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 18:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus' helper Paul went to a city called Ephesus and left some friends there, while he went to a special building called a synagogue to talk and share ideas with people who followed the Jewish faith. Paul wanted to help them understand more about God and Jesus.

Acts 18:19: And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

This verse advises leaving a place where one is not received, whereas Acts 18:19 shows Paul entering a synagogue to reason, despite varying reception from Jews.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with Acts 13:50-51

Paul and Barnabas were expelled and shook off the dust of their feet against a city, contrasting Acts 18:19 where Paul willingly goes into the synagogue.

Acts 13:50-51: But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Advises not being yoked with unbelievers, which contradicts Acts 18:19 where Paul engages with those of different beliefs.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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