Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, after Saul ate some food, he felt strong again. He then stayed for several days with Jesus' friends in Damascus to learn and grow.

Acts 9:19: And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

Contradiction with Acts 9:23

Explains that Saul stayed certain days with the disciples after his conversion, not immediately afterwards as implied in Acts 9:19.

Acts 9:23: And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

Contradiction with Galatians 1:17

Paul states he did not go to Jerusalem immediately after his conversion but instead went to Arabia, which differs from the immediate integration with disciples in Acts 9:19.

Galatians 1:17: Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.

Contradiction with Acts 22:17-18

Suggests that Paul's acceptance by the disciples was not instantaneous, contradicting the impression from Acts 9:19.

Acts 22:17-18: And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Indicates that Paul's time in Damascus included persecution, not just fellowship with the disciples as Acts 9:19 might imply.

2 Corinthians 11:32-33: In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
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