Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 19:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 19:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 19:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul went to a Jewish meeting place and bravely talked for three months about God's kingdom, trying to help people understand and believe in it.

Acts 19:8: And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

This verse advises leaving places that do not receive or listen to the message, contrasting with Acts 19:8 where Paul continues reasoning and persuading for three months.

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 Matthew 7:6

Advises against giving what is holy to the unworthy which contradicts with Acts 19:8 where Paul persistently teaches despite opposition.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Contradiction with Luke 9:5

Suggests shaking off the dust from your feet when rejected, whereas Acts 19:8 depicts ongoing efforts despite rejection.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with Titus 3:10

Advises rejecting a divisive person after a second admonition, contradicting the extended persuasion mentioned in Acts 19:8.

Titus 3:10: A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:9

Advises not speaking in the ears of a fool, while Acts 19:8 involves continued persuasion despite challenges.

Proverbs 23:9: Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:14

Suggests letting the blind lead the blind, contradicting Acts 19:8's active engagement in reasoning with the audience.

Matthew 15:14: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

Contradiction with 2 John 1:10

Advises not to welcome or greet those with different doctrines, whereas Acts 19:8 shows extended discourse with differing beliefs.

2 John 1:10: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:
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