Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when people in Joppa heard about the amazing thing that happened, many decided to trust and believe in Jesus. The news helped more people to become followers of Jesus.

Acts 9:42: And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

Contradiction with John 12:37

Despite many miracles, they believed not on him.

John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

He did not many mighty works because of their unbelief.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5-6

He marveled because of their unbelief despite his works.

Mark 6:5-6: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:1

Who hath believed our report?

Isaiah 53:1: Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? [report: or, doctrine?: Heb. hearing?]
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