Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 19:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 19:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 19:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when Paul put his hands on the people, God's Spirit came to them, and they started speaking in new languages and saying special messages from God. This showed God was with them and doing amazing things.

Acts 19:6: And when Paul had laid [his] hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:30

Not everyone speaks in tongues, suggesting that speaking in tongues is not a universal sign of receiving the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:30: Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:22

Tongues are a sign for unbelievers, not for believers, conflicting with tongues being a confirmation for those who received the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:22: Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying [serveth] not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

Contradiction with Acts 2:4

All the apostles spoke in tongues as the Spirit enabled, showing different circumstances for receiving the Spirit than in Acts 19:6.

Acts 2:4: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in Acts 19:6 may arise from the idea of speaking in tongues and prophesying. Some people might feel that these gifts create a division between those who have them and those who do not, leading to a sense of exclusivity or spiritual hierarchy. Others may question the authenticity or necessity of these gifts in modern times, potentially causing disagreement about their relevance or significance in contemporary faith practices.

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