Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people in the story were getting together every day at the temple and visiting each other's homes to eat happily and share their food. They were all feeling very united like one big happy family.

Acts 2:46: And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [from...: or, at home]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:25

This verse emphasizes the importance of assembling together, which might seem to contradict the idea of Acts 2:46 where the believers are depicted as gathering daily, suggesting a different emphasis on frequency or formality.

Hebrews 10:25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse warns against public displays of piety, which could be seen to contradict with the daily public gatherings and communal nature of Acts 2:46.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:21

This verse highlights issues within gatherings, such as selfishness and disorder, contrasting with the sense of unity and simplicity in Acts 2:46.

1 Corinthians 11:21: For in eating every one taketh before [other] his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.

Contradiction with Acts 20:7

This verse mentions gathering on the first day of the week, whereas Acts 2:46 mentions daily gatherings, suggesting a difference in practices in assembling for worship.

Acts 20:7: And upon the first [day] of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

This passage advises against judging others over religious practices, which may contrast with the specific daily practices in Acts 2:46.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
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