Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus's friends went back to Jerusalem after being on a hill called Olivet. It was a short walk, like the distance you are allowed to walk on a special rest day.

Acts 1:12: Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.

Contradiction with John 4:21

John 4:21 mentions worship not being confined to a specific location, whereas Acts 1:12 highlights apostles' movement to a specific place.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:16

Matthew 28:16 indicates the disciples went to a mountain in Galilee, contrasting with Acts 1:12 where they returned to Jerusalem.

Matthew 28:16: Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

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