Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 20:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 20:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 20:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul was in a place called Miletus and wanted to talk to the important helpers, called elders, from the church in Ephesus, so he asked them to come to him. This was because he had important things to share with them about helping the church.

Acts 20:17: And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

This verse instructs women to be silent in churches, which contradicts public ministry leadership by individuals such as Paul, who called meetings at Ephesus including engaging various community roles.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse prohibits women from teaching or having authority over men, contradicting the idea of community gatherings for teaching and leadership evident in Paul's ministry organization.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8

This verse emphasizes equality among brethren, contradicting the hierarchical leadership suggested by calling specific elders from Ephesus.

Matthew 23:8: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.
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