Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 8:5

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According to Luke, Philip went to a place called Samaria and told the people there all about Jesus. He wanted them to know about Jesus' love and the good things He did.

Acts 8:5: Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

Contradiction with John 17:15

Acts 8:5 describes Philip going to Samaria to preach, while John 17:15 implies that believers are not to be taken out of the world, suggesting remaining where they are.

John 17:15: I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5

Jesus instructs the disciples not to visit Samaritan towns, contradicting Philip going to Samaria in Acts 8:5.

Matthew 10:5: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

Suggests witnessing in all regions after receiving the Holy Spirit, but in Acts 8:5, Philip goes to Samaria before any mention of the Spirit being received by him.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Commands making disciples of all nations, which contradicts Philip’s immediate focus only on Samaria in Acts 8:5.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
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