Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:17

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According to Luke, Peter was thinking hard about what a strange vision meant. At the same time, some men sent by Cornelius were at the door looking for Peter.

Acts 10:17: Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trust in the Lord with all heart and not to rely on one's own understanding, suggesting certainty rather than doubt.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:6

Emphasizes asking in faith without doubting, contrary to Peter's uncertainty about the vision.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion, yet Peter was in a state of perplexity.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Describes faith as being sure of what we hope for, in contrast to Peter's uncertainty.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are higher, unlike Peter's struggle to understand the vision.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5

Indicates that those who seek the Lord understand all things, contradicting Peter's confusion.

Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Encourages not to fear or be dismayed, contrasting Peter's perplexity about the vision.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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