Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, people believed that if Peter's shadow touched them, they might be healed, so they brought sick people into the streets just to be close to him. This shows how powerful people thought Peter’s connection to God was.

Acts 5:15: Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid [them] on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. [into...: or, in every street]

Contradiction with John 14:14

This verse emphasizes Jesus granting requests made in His name, which contrasts with Acts 5:15 where healing occurs through the shadow of Peter, rather than direct invocation of Jesus' name.

John 14:14: If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do [it].

Contradiction with Matthew 9:22

This passage highlights faith as the key to healing, contradicting Acts 5:15 where people are healed by the shadow of Peter irrespective of personal faith.

Matthew 9:22: But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:8

Here, Jesus directly instructs the disciples to heal the sick, contrasting with Acts 5:15 where indirect means like Peter's shadow are used for healing.

Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Contradiction with Mark 16:17

This verse mentions signs accompanying believers such as speaking in tongues and handling serpents, while Acts 5:15 focuses on Peter's shadow as a unique method of healing without mention of these signs.

Mark 16:17: And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
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