Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God is telling a man named Ananias to go find a man named Saul who is praying on a street called Straight. Saul is important because God has special plans for him.

Acts 9:11: And the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for [one] called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Instructs the disciples to avoid Gentile regions and focus on the lost sheep of Israel, initially seeming to conflict with the universal mission implied for Saul/Paul.

Matthew 10:5-6: 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 1 Samuel 16:7

Emphasizes God's choice based on heart rather than sight, contrasting with a specific address and action provided in Acts 9:11.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Acts 15:1-2

Shows early church disputes about Gentile conversion requirements, differing from the direct acceptance of Saul implied in Acts 9:11.

Acts 15:1-2: And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:16-17

Paul claims he did not consult any human being, seemingly at odds with the directed human interaction in Acts 9:11.

Galatians 1:16-17: To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:
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