Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 6:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 6:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 6:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of Acts, as more people became followers of Jesus, some Greek-speaking believers felt their widows were not getting as much help as the Hebrew-speaking ones. This caused some arguments and concerns among the early Christians.

Acts 6:1: And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

Contradiction with James 2:9

This verse emphasizes the sin of showing partiality, which contradicts with Acts 6:1 that mentions a situation of partiality or neglect of Greek-speaking widows.

James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse speaks of there being no division among believers, in contrast to Acts 6:1 which discusses a division between Hebrew and Greek-speaking Jews.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:25

This verse emphasizes the importance of unity and care for one another, which contrasts with the division and neglect described in Acts 6:1.

1 Corinthians 12:25: That there should be no schism in the body; but [that] the members should have the same care one for another. [schism: or, division]

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse states that God does not show favoritism, contradicting the favoritism shown in Acts 6:1.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

This verse highlights the unity and equality in Christ, whereas Acts 6:1 depicts division along cultural lines.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.

Contradiction with John 17:21

This verse is about the believers being one, which contradicts with the division mentioned in Acts 6:1.

John 17:21: That they all may be one; as thou, Father, [art] in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:3

This verse calls for the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, while Acts 6:1 describes a situation of discord.

Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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