Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 1:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 1:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 1:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus gave instructions to his special friends, the apostles, through the Holy Spirit before he went up to heaven. This was to help them know what to do after he was gone.

Acts 1:2: Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

Contradiction with John 7:39

This verse notes that the Holy Ghost was not yet given because Jesus was not yet glorified, which could contradict Acts 1:2 where the disciples receive instruction through the Holy Ghost before Jesus' ascension.

John 7:39: (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet [given]; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

Contradiction with John 16:7

This verse states that the Comforter will not come until Jesus departs, potentially contradicting Acts 1:2, where it implies the Holy Spirit was already involved before Jesus ascended.

John 16:7: Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

Contradiction with Luke 24:49

This verse says the disciples must wait in Jerusalem to be endued with power from on high, which could contradict Acts 1:2 that suggests instructions by the Holy Ghost were given before this empowerment.

Luke 24:49: And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:10

This verse instructs the disciples to go to Galilee to see Jesus, while Acts 1:2 implies the final instructions were in Jerusalem, creating a setting contradiction.

Matthew 28:10: Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Contradiction with Mark 16:7

This verse tells disciples to meet Jesus in Galilee after resurrection, which may contradict the setting and instructions given in Jerusalem per Acts 1:2.

Mark 16:7: But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
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