Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 4:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 4:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 4:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people in the group shared everything they had. If anyone had extra land or houses, they sold them and gave the money to help everyone have what they needed.

Acts 4:34: Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

This verse emphasizes the value of gathering wealth gradually, which contrasts with the idea of having no possessions or private ownership as in Acts 4:34.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

This verse advises storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth, which could contradict the communal sharing of possessions in Acts 4:34.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

This verse states that if anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat, which may contradict the communal support without conditions as in Acts 4:34.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:8

This verse emphasizes providing for one's own family, which might contradict the communal lifestyle described in Acts 4:34.

1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. [house: or, kindred]

Contradiction with Luke 18:22

While Jesus advises selling everything to follow Him, Acts 4:34 involves everyone having all things in common rather than individual acts of charity.

Luke 18:22: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
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