Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 8:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 8:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 8:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, when the followers of Jesus were forced to leave their homes, they shared Jesus's teachings with people wherever they went. This helped spread the message about Jesus to new places.

Acts 8:4: Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14-16

Acts 8:4 states that the believers "went everywhere preaching the word," while Matthew 5:14-16 emphasizes letting one's light shine at home and in their own community rather than travelling elsewhere.

Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Mark 9:38

Acts 8:4 encourages spreading the gospel widely, whereas in Mark 9:38, John expresses concern about others casting out demons in Jesus’ name without following them, showing a more exclusive approach.

Mark 9:38: And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.

Contradiction with Acts 1:4

Acts 8:4 describes the disciples spreading the word widely, but Acts 1:4 mentions Jesus instructing them to stay in Jerusalem until they receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 1:4: And, being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. [being...: or, eating together]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

Acts 8:4 shows believers preaching, but 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 advises women to remain silent in churches and ask their questions at home.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
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