Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 3:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 3:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 3:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, if someone does not listen to what Jesus says, they will miss out on being part of God's family. It's very important to listen to Jesus so we can be with Him and His people.

Acts 3:23: And it shall come to pass, [that] every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Acts 3:23 emphasizes destruction for non-compliance, whereas John 3:16 focuses on salvation through belief in Jesus.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 10:13

Acts 3:23 implies exclusion for not obeying certain teachings, whereas Romans 10:13 states that anyone calling on God's name will be saved.

Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Contradiction with John 12:47

While Acts 3:23 highlights punishment for non-listeners, John 12:47 shows Jesus stating He came to save and not to judge.

John 12:47: And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

Acts 3:23 discusses destruction for non-compliance, whereas 1 Timothy 2:4 expresses God's desire for all to be saved and to know the truth.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Acts 3:23 warns of being utterly destroyed, whereas Matthew 9:13 states that God desires mercy, not sacrifice.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Acts 3:23 speaks of swift retribution, whereas 2 Peter 3:9 emphasizes God's patience and desire for repentance, not wishing any to perish.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Luke 19:10

Acts 3:23 highlights the consequence for non-listeners, whereas Luke 19:10 describes Jesus's mission as seeking and saving the lost.

Luke 19:10: For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
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