Contradiction with Matthew 27:5
Describes Judas's regret and suicide, suggesting his actions led to his downfall, which contradicts with Acts 1:17 stating he was part of the ministry.
Matthew 27:5: And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.
Contradiction with John 17:12
Jesus states that none of his followers were lost except Judas, indicating his betrayal, contradicting the implication in Acts 1:17 of his shared ministry role.
John 17:12: While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:24
Jesus proclaims it would have been better if Judas had not been born, contradicting the idea of his role in Acts 1:17 as a part of their ministry.
Matthew 26:24: The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
Contradiction with Luke 22:3-4
Satan entering Judas and leading to betrayal contrasts with Acts 1:17, underscoring his negative role as opposed to ministry participation.
Luke 22:3-4: Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction involves the portrayal of Judas Iscariot. In Acts 1:17, Judas is depicted as part of the ministry and shares in its mission. However, when comparing it to the account in the Gospel of Matthew, Judas is described as betraying Jesus and meeting a grim fate. The differing details about Judas' role and end cause some to discuss inconsistencies between the narratives in the New Testament.