Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when the other Christians found out about the troubles Paul was facing, they helped him by taking him to a safer place called Caesarea and then sending him to his hometown, Tarsus. This shows how friends in the church took care of each other.

Acts 9:30: [Which] when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

Contradiction with Acts 9:29

In Acts 9:29, Saul is boldly preaching in Jerusalem, but Acts 9:30 shows his brothers sending him away to Tarsus due to threats, contrasting with his fearless preaching.

Acts 9:29: And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:17

In Galatians 1:17, Paul claims he did not immediately return to Jerusalem after his conversion, which contrasts with his presence in Jerusalem in Acts 9:30.

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 1 Corinthians 2:3-4

In 1 Corinthians 2:3-4, Paul describes feeling weak and fearful in delivering his message, which contradicts the bold preaching mentioned just before Acts 9:30.

1 Corinthians 2:3-4: And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

Contradiction with Acts 9:13

In Acts 9:13, Ananias protests about Saul's bad reputation, which contrasts with the acceptance implied in brothers assisting Saul's escape in Acts 9:30.

Acts 9:13: Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

Contradiction with Acts 22:18

In Acts 22:18, Paul is warned in a vision to leave Jerusalem, suggesting a divine intervention, contrasting Acts 9:30 where brethren simply decide to send him away.

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.

Contradiction with Acts 13:9

Acts 13:9 describes Saul as being filled with the Holy Ghost, contrasting with the human action of brothers sending him away in Acts 9:30.

Acts 13:9: Then Saul, (who also [is called] Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Paul speaks of escaping Damascus in a basket, showing personal initiative and divine protection, contrasting brotherly intervention in Acts 9:30.

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:

Contradiction with Galatians 2:9-10

Galatians 2:9-10 describes Paul being recognized and supported by the apostles, contrasting the threat and danger implied in Acts 9:30.

Galatians 2:9-10: And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
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