Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 22:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 22:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 22:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus told Paul to leave Jerusalem quickly because the people there would not listen to what he had to say about Jesus. Paul needed to be safe and share Jesus's message with others who would listen.

Acts 22:18: And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Contradicts Acts 22:18 as it commands to teach all nations, while Acts 22:18 suggests leaving Jerusalem.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with John 4:44

States that a prophet has no honor in his own country, possibly contradicting the need to leave Jerusalem.

John 4:44: For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:23

Advises fleeing persecution, possibly supporting rather than contradicting Acts 22:18.

Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]
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