Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Christians believe that God promised not to leave Jesus alone in a bad place and would not let anything happen to his body. This shows God's love and protection for Jesus.

Acts 2:27: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Contradiction with Psalm 16:10

Direct reference that Acts 2:27 alludes to, reiterating the same prophecy.

Psalm 16:10: For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Contradiction with John 3:13

States no man has ascended into heaven except Jesus, but this doesn't directly contradict Acts 2:27 regarding resurrection and hell.

John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 23:43

Jesus tells the thief he will be in paradise that day, which could suggest a different understanding of where Jesus went immediately after death.

Luke 23:43: And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Paradox #1

The verse "Acts 2:27" states that God will not abandon the soul in the grave or allow His Holy One to see decay. A potential contradiction might arise with the belief that Jesus' soul was fully in the grave for three days. Some argue it raises questions about the nature of Jesus’ time in the tomb and His divine nature preventing decay, leading to discussions on how these events align with other scriptural teachings about the resurrection timeline.

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