Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means be careful so that bad things that were talked about by the prophets long ago do not happen to you. It's a warning to pay attention and do the right things.

Acts 13:40: Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Acts 13:40 warns of a perishing prophecy, while Proverbs 19:21 asserts the steadfastness of God's counsel, suggesting no thwarting or calamity.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Romans 11:29

Acts 13:40 warns about the possibility of not receiving God's promise, whereas Romans 11:29 states that God's gifts and call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29: For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Acts 13:40 implies a warning of quick judgment, contrasting with 2 Peter 3:9, which emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with John 10:28-29

Acts 13:40 warns of perishing, yet John 10:28-29 assures eternal security for believers, with none able to pluck them from God's hand.

John 10:28-29: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Acts 13:40 includes a warning of divine rejection, while Hebrews 13:5 reassures that God will never leave or forsake His followers.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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