Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 12:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 12:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 12:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the girl was so happy to hear Peter's voice that she forgot to let him in and ran to tell everyone he was at the door. She was excited and surprised that Peter was there because they thought he was still in jail.

Acts 12:14: And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

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.
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