Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the Book of Acts, Paul and his friends went to visit James and all the church leaders. They wanted to talk and share important news with each other.

Acts 21:18: And the [day] following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:6

Galatians describes Paul meeting with the reputed pillars of the church privately, contradicting Acts 21:18 where Paul meets openly with the elders.

Galatians 2:6: But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed [to be somewhat] in conference added nothing to me:

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter explains Jews should not associate with Gentiles, which contradicts the meeting with Gentile Paul as described in Acts 21:18.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with James 1:1

James is described as a servant of God, possibly contradicting his role as an elder in Jerusalem in Acts 21:18.

James 1:1: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Contradiction with Acts 11:2-3

Peter is criticized for meeting Gentiles, implying a contradiction where Paul does so openly in Acts 21:18.

Acts 11:2-3: And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
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