Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Acts 13:51 advises shaking off dust as a protest, while Matthew 5:39 teaches turning the other cheek instead of resisting evil.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
Acts 13:51 embodies a gesture of rejecting those who do not receive the message, whereas Proverbs 24:29 advises against seeking retribution or repayment against others for their actions.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Paradox #1
Acts 13:51 talks about shaking off the dust from one's feet as a sign of moving on and disassociating from a place or group that has rejected one's message. The contradiction might be seen in the tension between this action and the broader biblical teachings of forgiveness and perseverance in spreading one's message. While the act of shaking off dust symbolizes leaving behind rejection or negativity, it could conflict with the idea of continuing to offer forgiveness and maintaining efforts to reach out and help others, even when faced with resistance.