Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 4:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 4:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 4:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the religious leaders were upset because Jesus' friends were telling everyone that Jesus came back to life and that others would too someday. They didn't like this because it was very different from what they taught.

Acts 4:2: Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Emphasizes belief in Jesus Christ for eternal life, not limited to any specific group, which contrasts with annoyance over the teaching about resurrection.

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 Matthew 28:19-20

Instructs disciples to teach all nations, a global outreach, contradicting the discontent with teaching in Jesus' name.

Matthew 28:19-20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Romans 10:9

Highlights salvation through confessing Jesus, contrasting with frustration over the spread of this doctrine.

Romans 10:9: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:20-21

Affirms resurrection and transformation, opposing the disturbance over proclaiming Jesus' resurrection.

Philippians 3:20-21: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [conversation...: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven]
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