Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 18:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 18:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Aquila and his wife Priscilla had to leave Rome because the emperor told all Jewish people to go away. They moved to a new place and met Paul, who became their friend.

Acts 18:2: And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Acts 18:2 mentions Jews being commanded by an edict to leave Rome, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and pray for persecutors, contrasting the expulsion.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Acts 18:2 describes Jews being expelled by secular authority, yet Romans 13:1 instructs believers to submit to governing powers, which could be seen as a contradiction in response to authority.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

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