Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 28:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 28:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 28:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul visited a sick man and cared for him by praying and touching him, which made the man better. Christians see this as showing God's power to heal and the importance of caring for others.

Acts 28:8: And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.

Contradiction with James 5:14

James encourages calling for the elders of the church to anoint the sick with oil for healing, whereas Acts 28:8 describes healing through prayer and laying on of hands by Paul alone.

James 5:14: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

In this verse, Jesus does not perform many miracles due to the unbelief of the people, contrasting Acts 28:8 where healing occurs regardless of the people's faith.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:9

This verse suggests that healing is a spiritual gift given to specific individuals, while Acts 28:8 describes healing occurring through one individual's action without mentioning it as a spiritual gift.

1 Corinthians 12:9: To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
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