Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 6:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 6:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 6:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, people were worried because they thought Jesus would change their important rules and special place. They were afraid of losing the things they had always done like Moses taught them.

Acts 6:14: For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. [customs: or, rites]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus states that he came not to destroy the law or the prophets, contradicting the claim in Acts 6:14 that Jesus will change the customs Moses delivered.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Luke 16:17

Affirms that it is easier for heaven and earth to pass than for one jot of the law to fail, which contradicts any suggestion that Jesus intends to abolish Mosaic law.

Luke 16:17: And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.

Contradiction with Romans 3:31

Paul asserts that faith does not nullify the law; rather, it establishes the law, which contradicts the belief that Jesus would change the Mosaic customs as described in Acts 6:14.

Romans 3:31: Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

Contradiction with Acts 21:20-21

James mentions that Jewish believers are zealous for the law and refutes claims that Paul teaches Jews to abandon Moses's customs, countering accusations similar to those in Acts 6:14.

Acts 21:20-21: And when they heard [it], they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

Paradox #1

The historical conflict or inconsistency with Acts 6:14 could stem from the differing accounts and perspectives on how Jesus' teachings related to the laws of Moses and the temple. Some might interpret certain teachings of Jesus as contradicting or seeking to change these established laws and traditions, which could have led to misunderstandings or accusations that are reflected in the narrative.

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