Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 28:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 28:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 28:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of Acts, Paul wanted to talk to the Jewish leaders in Rome because even though he hadn't done anything wrong, he was still taken as a prisoner by the Romans. Paul wanted to explain his side of the story and share that he didn't break any of their important rules or traditions.

Acts 28:17: And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men [and] brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:6

Jesus instructs to go to the lost sheep of Israel, but in Acts 28:17, Paul's mission includes Gentiles.

Matthew 10:6: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Romans 11:13

Paul explicitly identifies himself as the apostle to the Gentiles, while in Acts 28:17, he addresses the Jewish leaders.

Romans 11:13: For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

Contradiction with Matthew 27:25

The Jewish crowd accepts the responsibility for Jesus' death, whereas in Acts 28:17, Paul claims he's not brought any accusation against his people.

Matthew 27:25: Then answered all the people, and said, His blood [be] on us, and on our children.

Contradiction with John 1:11

Jesus came to his own, but his own received him not; yet in Acts 28:17, Paul emphasizes reaching out to the Jews first.

John 1:11: He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, but Acts 28:17 involves Paul's broader outreach that includes Gentiles.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Romans 9:4-5

Israel's special status is affirmed, in contrast to Acts 28:17, where the emphasis begins to shift towards Gentile inclusion.

Romans 9:4-5: Who are Israelites; to whom [pertaineth] the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service [of God], and the promises; [covenants: or, testaments]
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