Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
These verses instruct the disciples to go only to the lost sheep of Israel, which contradicts Acts 1:8 where the disciples are to be witnesses to all the earth, including the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Jesus states that He was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, contrasting with the global mission outlined in Acts 1:8.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Romans 15:20
Paul states he strives to preach the gospel where Christ is not known, to avoid building on another man's foundation, which may conflict with the idea of being witnesses starting in Jerusalem as per Acts 1:8.
Romans 15:20: Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:7-9
This passage indicates a division of labor between Paul (to the Gentiles) and Peter (to the Jews), contrasting with the unified global mission in Acts 1:8.
Galatians 2:7-9: But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as [the gospel] of the circumcision [was] unto Peter;
Paradox #1
Acts 1:8 is sometimes discussed in terms of historical inconsistencies regarding how the early Christian message spread. One point of debate is how accurately the Book of Acts reflects the actual historical spread of Christianity, especially considering differing accounts in other historical texts and how quickly the message reached certain areas according to archaeological findings and writings from that period. Some scholars question if the timeline and method described align perfectly with historical data.Another potential conflict is in terms of the broader narrative of Acts compared to other New Testament writings like the letters of Paul, which sometimes portray different emphases on the apostles' missionary work. These differences can lead to discussions about the consistency and completeness of the historical record in the New Testament.