Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when Paul visited his friends, he happily told them all about the wonderful things God had done for people in faraway places through his help. His friends were very excited to hear how God's love was reaching so many others.

Acts 21:19: And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.

Contradiction with Acts 15:1

Teaches that circumcision according to the custom of Moses is necessary, contrasting with the spreading message among Gentiles which often involved not imposing such practices.

Acts 15:1: And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:2

States that if you receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing, which opposes the adherence to Jewish customs as mentioned in Acts 21:19.

Galatians 5:2: Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:3-5

Highlights that Titus, being a Greek, was not compelled to be circumcised, contradicting the significance placed on Jewish customs and laws in Acts 21:19.

Galatians 2:3-5: But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Advises against being judged in matters of food, drink, or observing festival days, opposing the adherence to Jewish law emphasized in Acts 21:19.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Romans 14:5-6

Affirms that one person esteems one day above another while another esteems every day alike, which challenges the necessity of observing particular Jewish customs referred to indirectly in Acts 21:19.

Romans 14:5-6: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]
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