Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 3:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 3:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 3:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Peter tells a man that he doesn't have any money to give him, but he does have something even better. Peter helps the man walk again by using the power of Jesus' name.

Acts 3:6: Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Jesus advises selling possessions to give to the poor, while Acts 3:6 depicts having no possessions.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with Mark 10:21

Similar to Acts 3:6, it suggests giving to the poor, but involves having possessions to sell first.

Mark 10:21: Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

Encourages selling possessions and giving alms, implying ownership of possessions unlike in Acts 3:6.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17-18

Advises rich individuals to do good with their wealth, whereas Acts 3:6 indicates having no wealth at all.

1 Timothy 6:17-18: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:17

Discusses possessing worldly goods and sharing with those in need, contrary to the possessionless state in Acts 3:6.

1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
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