Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 19:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 19:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 19:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, there were around twelve men in the group he was talking about. This means there were a small number of people, like a classroom size.

Acts 19:7: And all the men were about twelve.

Contradiction with Romans 12:5

This verse emphasizes unity as one body in Christ, whereas Acts 19:7 states there were only about twelve men, lacking the broader concept of a unified body.

Romans 12:5: So we, [being] many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:20

This verse suggests the presence of Christ in larger or even smaller gatherings focusing on the spiritual assembly, while Acts 19:7 merely mentions a numerical count without additional context of a larger divine presence.

Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:14

This verse highlights the necessity of many members for a body, contrasting with the specific and limited number of people mentioned in Acts 19:7.

1 Corinthians 12:14: For the body is not one member, but many.

Contradiction with Luke 12:52

This verse speaks of division, implying a broader social context, as opposed to the limited group of individuals highlighted in Acts 19:7.

Luke 12:52: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
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