Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 28:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 28:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 28:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people Paul talked to said they hadn't heard any bad things about him from others. They didn't get any messages from Judea saying he did something wrong.

Acts 28:21: And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee.

Contradiction with John 15:18

Acts 28:21 suggests that Paul is not known or opposed by the Jews from Judea, while John 15:18 implies that the world, including Jewish leaders, inherently hates Christ and his followers.

John 15:18: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:22

Acts 28:21 indicates a lack of opposition or knowledge about Paul, whereas Matthew 10:22 describes that followers of Christ, like Paul, will be hated by all for his name’s sake.

Matthew 10:22: And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

Acts 28:21 implies Paul has not been persecuted by these Jews, yet 2 Timothy 3:12 declares that all who live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with John 16:33

In Acts 28:21, Paul is not faced with anticipated tribulation from the Judean Jews, contrasting with John 16:33, which promises tribulation for Christ’s followers.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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