Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, right after Paul met Jesus, he started telling people in the synagogues that Jesus is God's Son. He wanted everyone to know that Jesus is very special and important.

Acts 9:20: And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:30

This verse emphasizes choosing sides, while Acts 9:20 shows an immediate shift to preaching, suggesting a contradiction in the immediate transformation.

Matthew 12:30: He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

Contradiction with John 1:11

John 1:11 speaks of Jesus not being received by his own, contrasting with Acts 9:20 where Saul immediately preaches Christ, being received by those in synagogues.

John 1:11: He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:15-16

Galatians describes a more personal, divine revelation before preaching, whereas Acts 9:20 suggests Saul began preaching immediately.

Galatians 1:15-16: But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called [me] by his grace,

Contradiction with Acts 22:18

This verse indicates that Saul was warned to leave Jerusalem quickly, seemingly conflicting with the immediate acceptance suggested in Acts 9:20.

Acts 22:18: And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.
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