Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Acts 13:45 describes envy and opposition, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:12
Acts 13:45 shows strife and opposition from jealousy, whereas Proverbs 10:12 claims love covers all sins, implying peace rather than conflict.
Proverbs 10:12: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:17
Acts 13:45 involves envy due to jealousy, but Exodus 20:17 commands not to covet, opposing jealousy.
Exodus 20:17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23
Acts 13:45 depicts behavior contrary to the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23, like love and peace.
Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4
Acts 13:45 reflects envy, whereas 1 Corinthians 13:4 states love does not envy.
1 Corinthians 13:4: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
Contradiction with James 3:16
Acts 13:45 shows envying and opposition, which are discouraged as sources of disorder in James 3:16.
James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Romans 13:10
Acts 13:45 depicts harmful opposition, contradicting Romans 13:10 where love works no ill towards others.
Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Acts 13:45 involves railing opposition, while 1 Peter 3:9 advises not to repay evil for evil.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Titus 3:2
Acts 13:45 shows speaking against and opposing, contradictory to the advice in Titus 3:2 to speak evil of no one and be gentle.
Titus 3:2: To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Acts 13:45 involves succumbing to evil opposition while Romans 12:21 advises to overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Paradox #1
Acts 13:45 describes jealousy and opposition from certain people when others are successful or receive attention. The contradiction here might be that jealousy and opposition to good deeds or success are generally seen as negative traits. However, these feelings are shown by individuals who might think they are defending their beliefs or traditions, creating an inconsistency between their actions and the moral ideal of not being envious.