Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul stood up and waved his hand to get everyone's attention, saying, "People of Israel and those who love God, please listen to me." Paul wanted to share an important message with them.

Acts 13:16: Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with [his] hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:2

Contradicts as it highlights the foolishness of giving full attention to listening to others, whereas Acts 13:16 involves Paul intently listening and speaking to an attentive audience.

Proverbs 18:2: A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

Suggests that speaking at length, as Paul does in Acts 13:16, leads to sin, while Acts 13:16 involves a long speech without condemnation.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advises being quick to listen and slow to speak, whereas Acts 13:16 depicts Paul readily speaking without much emphasis on listening.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Encourages few words, yet Acts 13:16 involves a lengthy discourse by Paul.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]
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