Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling His friends that while John the Baptist used water to show a change in people, soon they will be filled with the Holy Spirit, who will help and guide them. This special gift will come to them in just a few days.

Acts 1:5: For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

Contradiction with John 3:22

This verse describes Jesus and his disciples baptizing with water, whereas Acts 1:5 mentions that the disciples will be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not with water.

John 3:22: After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

Contradiction with Matthew 3:11

John the Baptist speaks of baptizing with water for repentance but mentions that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Ghost and with fire, which could imply a difference in timing and emphasis from Acts 1:5.

Matthew 3:11: I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire:

Contradiction with Mark 1:8

Similar to Matthew 3:11, this verse contrasts water baptism with being baptized with the Holy Ghost, suggesting a different method and fulfillment than Acts 1:5 implies.

Mark 1:8: I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
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