Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the Book of Acts, the leaders are asking Paul to help four men who made a special promise to God. They want Paul to join the men so that everyone knows Paul respects God's rules.

Acts 21:23: Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Contradicts Acts 21:23 by emphasizing Jesus' fulfillment of the law rather than adherence to traditional rituals.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

Contradicts Acts 21:23 by describing cancellation of the legal demands, implying freedom from old covenant practices.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

Contradicts Acts 21:23 by encouraging Christians to stand firm in freedom from the law, opposing the adherence to old customs.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Contradicts Acts 21:23 by declaring the old covenant obsolete, opposing the continuation of old customs.

Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
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