Contradiction with Proverbs 15:22
This verse highlights the importance of counsel and wise management, whereas Acts 12:14 shows a reaction without consultation or careful consideration.
Proverbs 15:22: Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Contradiction with James 1:19
This verse advises being quick to hear and slow to speak, which contradicts Acts 12:14 where a character reacts impulsively without listening.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:21
This verse encourages testing everything carefully, contrasting Acts 12:14 where there is a lack of verification before reacting.
1 Thessalonians 5:21: Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:20
This verse warns against hasty words, contradicting the impulsive response seen in Acts 12:14.
Proverbs 29:20: Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. [words: or, matters?]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9
This verse cautions against being quick in spirit to become angry, contrary to the immediate emotional response in Acts 12:14.
Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13
Advises understanding a matter fully before responding, which is opposite to what occurs in Acts 12:14.
Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]
Contradiction with James 3:2
Stresses perfection in speech and control over the tongue, which contrasts with the uncontrolled reaction in Acts 12:14.
James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.