Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the lady got very sick and died, and her friends cleaned her and placed her in an upstairs room. This was when a miracle was about to happen.

Acts 9:37: And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid [her] in an upper chamber.

Contradiction with Genesis 2:7

This verse describes the creation of life, as God breathes life into man, contrasting Acts 9:37 where life is lost.

Genesis 2:7: And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. [of the dust...: Heb. dust of the ground]

Contradiction with John 11:25

Jesus proclaims Himself as the resurrection and life, offering life beyond death, conflicting with Acts 9:37 which depicts death.

John 11:25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with Luke 9:60

This verse emphasizes moving beyond death to follow Jesus, contrary to the focus on death in Acts 9:37.

Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:24

Jesus dismisses death by saying the girl is not dead but sleeping, contradicting the finality of death in Acts 9:37.

Matthew 9:24: He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:22

Speaks about all being made alive in Christ, opposing the event of death depicted in Acts 9:37.

1 Corinthians 15:22: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Promises a time without death, which challenges the reality of death seen in Acts 9:37.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with John 5:24

Talks about believers having eternal life and not facing death, which stands in contrast to the death mentioned in Acts 9:37.

John 5:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
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