Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the followers of Jesus listened to the teachings of the apostles, spent time together as friends, shared meals, and prayed a lot. They enjoyed being like a big, caring family and learning about God.

Acts 2:42: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Acts 2:42 emphasizes communal worship and fellowship, while Matthew 6:6 emphasizes individual prayer in private.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8-10

Acts 2:42 suggests devoting to apostles' teachings, while Matthew 23:8-10 warns against calling any man 'rabbi' or 'teacher', highlighting equality.

Matthew 23:8-10: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

Acts 2:42 describes communal prayer and teaching, while 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 restricts women's role in such acts within churches.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:12

Acts 2:42 includes adherence to apostles' doctrine, but Galatians 1:12 emphasizes receiving direct revelation from Christ, not from men.

Galatians 1:12: For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught [it], but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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