Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, lots of people who were happy to hear Peter’s message decided to follow Jesus and got baptized. That day, about three thousand new friends joined them.

Acts 2:41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:15

This verse emphasizes skepticism and careful consideration, while Acts 2:41 describes immediate acceptance and baptism of those who heard Peter's message.

Proverbs 14:15: The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse warns that not everyone who acknowledges Christ will enter Heaven, in contrast to Acts 2:41 implying those baptized were saved.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 7:30

This verse shows some rejecting baptism, which contrasts with the acceptance in Acts 2:41.

Luke 7:30: But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him. [rejected: or, frustrated] [against...: or, within themselves]

Contradiction with James 1:22

This verse stresses being doers of the word, not just hearers, which suggests a deeper commitment than the immediate response in Acts 2:41.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:1

This verse advises testing the spirits due to false prophets, contrasting with the immediate belief described in Acts 2:41.

1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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