Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, while Peter was thinking about a special dream from God, the Holy Spirit told him that three men were looking for him. This means God was guiding Peter to understand what to do next.

Acts 10:19: While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord and not relying on one's own understanding, potentially contradicting the notion of contemplating or doubting as suggested in Peter's pondering in Acts 10:19.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight that God's thoughts and ways are higher than man's, which may contrast with the specific spiritual revelation Peter is reflecting upon in Acts 10:19.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse states the heart is deceitful above all things, contrasting with Peter's intuition or hesitation mentioned in Acts 10:19.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

The verse underscores God's wisdom surpassing human wisdom, potentially contradicting the act of Peter considering a divine message in Acts 10:19 instead of immediate acceptance.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
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