Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people were amazed because everyone could hear the message in their own language, even though they were from different places. It was like a special surprise that helped everyone understand what was being said.

Acts 2:8: And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

Contradiction with Genesis 11:7

This verse describes the confounding of language at the Tower of Babel, contradicting the understanding of languages in Acts 2:8.

Genesis 11:7: Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse emphasizes God as a source of peace, not confusion, which may seem contradictory to the supernatural understanding of languages in Acts 2:8.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with John 7:15

This verse questions how Jesus knows letters without education, contrasting with Acts 2:8 where unlearned individuals understand languages miraculously.

John 7:15: And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? [letters: or, learning]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:2

This suggests that speaking in tongues is not understandable without interpretation, in contrast to the immediate understanding described in Acts 2:8.

1 Corinthians 14:2: For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. [understandeth: Gr. heareth]

Contradiction with Mark 16:17

This verse implies speaking in new tongues is a sign, which some may see as differing from the comprehensive understanding in Acts 2:8.

Mark 16:17: And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:23

This verse explains confusion in the church due to tongues, which contrasts with the order and understanding in Acts 2:8.

1 Corinthians 14:23: If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in [those that are] unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
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