Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 11:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 11:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 11:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Peter explained everything that happened step by step so everyone could understand why he did what he did. He wanted to make sure his friends knew the whole story from the start.

Acts 11:4: But Peter rehearsed [the matter] from the beginning, and expounded [it] by order unto them, saying,

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Explains relying not on one's own understanding, whereas Acts 11:4 involves Peter explaining and understanding the vision.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

States God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, potentially contradicting Peter's reliance on his own explanation in Acts 11:4.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9

Highlights that God's ways are higher than human ways, possibly conflicting with Peter detailing divine actions with human reasoning in Acts 11:4.

Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Indicates that while humans can plan rhetorically, it is God who directs steps, contrasting with Peter's structured explanation in Acts 11:4.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
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