Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the man who wrote the book, some people thought Paul had taken his friend Trophimus, who wasn't Jewish, into a special part of the temple where only Jewish people were allowed. They got worried because they didn't know for sure and just guessed it happened.

Acts 21:29: (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter is told not to call any man common or unclean, indicating a shift in how Jews and Gentiles were to be perceived.

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 Galatians 3:28

This verse states that there is neither Jew nor Greek in Christ, which contrasts with the strict separation implied in Acts 21:29.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declares all foods clean, which can be seen to challenge the barring of Gentiles based on notions of impurity.

Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?

Contradiction with Romans 10:12

Paul himself says there is no difference between Jew and Greek, which stands in contrast to the situation in Acts 21:29.

Romans 10:12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14

States that Christ has broken down the wall of separation, which implies unity between Jews and Gentiles, opposed to the separation accused in Acts 21:29.

Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];
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