Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:6

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According to Luke, the followers of Jesus said goodbye to each other. Some got on a boat, and others went back to their homes.

Acts 21:6: And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.

Contradiction with Genesis 19:2

Contradicts by showing hospitality, inviting strangers to stay, unlike Acts 21:6 where people depart.

Genesis 19:2: And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

Contradiction with Luke 24:29

Contradicts as disciples urge Jesus to stay, unlike the departure in Acts 21:6.

Luke 24:29: But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

Contradiction with John 1:39

Contradicts by encouraging to "Come and see" and stay, unlike departing in Acts 21:6.

John 1:39: He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. [about...: that was two hours before night]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 2:2

Contradicts as Elisha refuses to leave Elijah’s side, showing commitment to stay.

2 Kings 2:2: And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said [unto him, As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.

Contradiction with Ruth 1:16

Contradicts by pledging to stay and follow, contrasting the departure in Acts 21:6.

Ruth 1:16: And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: [Intreat...: or, Be not against me]
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