Contradiction with Matthew 10:22
This verse states, "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake," which contradicts Acts 5:14 where believers are being added to the Lord, implying acceptance rather than hatred.
Matthew 10:22: And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:9
This verse suggests, "Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake," which opposes the increase of believers mentioned in Acts 5:14.
Matthew 24:9: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
Contradiction with John 15:18
Here it says, "If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you," contradicting the notion in Acts 5:14 that many were joining the believers, indicating acceptance.
John 15:18: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
It states, "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution," which contrasts with Acts 5:14’s description of growing followers suggesting peace rather than persecution.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.