Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 8:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 8:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 8:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the man who was baptized was very happy, and God made Philip disappear suddenly so that the man couldn't see him anymore. This shows that God was with them and guiding them.

Acts 8:39: And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

This verse describes Jesus promising to be always present with His disciples, contrasting with the notion of the Spirit of the Lord suddenly taking Philip away.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with John 14:16-17

These verses speak of the Holy Spirit dwelling permanently with believers, contrasting with the Spirit's temporary and sudden action in taking Philip away.

John 14:16-17: And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, while the sudden disappearance of Philip might have caused confusion.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse assures believers that God will never leave nor forsake them, which contrasts with Philip being taken away suddenly from the eunuch.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

This verse commands not to be frightened or dismayed since God is with you, while the abrupt removal might have created dismay for the eunuch.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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