Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 19:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 19:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 19:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul sent his friends, Timothy and Erastus, to a place called Macedonia, while he stayed in a place called Asia for a little while longer. This means Paul trusted his friends to do important work while he finished his tasks where he was.

Acts 19:22: So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Contradicts Acts 19:22 by emphasizing the command to make disciples of all nations, rather than staying in one place.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Luke 9:3

Contradicts the idea in Acts 19:22 of sending others ahead, by suggesting reliance on faith and provision, without preparation.

Luke 9:3: And he said unto them, Take nothing for [your] journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Contradicts Acts 19:22 by advising against making future plans, emphasizing reliance on God’s will.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

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