Contradiction with Acts 1:12
Acts 1:12 mentions the apostles returning to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, contradicting the journeying aspect in Acts 20:5, where they went to Troas.
Acts 1:12: Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.
Contradiction with Acts 9:3
Acts 9:3 describes Saul's journey to Damascus and a divine encounter, contrasting with the straightforward journey in Acts 20:5 without notable events.
Acts 9:3: And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
The command to go and make disciples of all nations contrasts with the specific travel to Troas described in Acts 20:5, focusing on a limited geographic journey.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with Mark 6:7
The sending out of disciples two by two for ministry work contrasts with Acts 20:5’s focus on travel logistics and meeting in Troas.
Mark 6:7: And he called [unto him] the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
The instruction to avoid Gentile towns contradicts the Acts 20:5 context of Paul’s missionary journeys, which included Gentile regions.
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: