Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, Paul was filled with God's special helper, the Holy Spirit, and he looked at a man to do something important. Christians believe this shows how God can help people be brave and do good things.

Acts 13:9: Then Saul, (who also [is called] Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

This verse mentions Moses expressing his slowness of speech, whereas Acts 13:9 shows Paul, filled with the Holy Ghost, speaking boldly.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

This verse advises not to let the left hand know what the right hand does, promoting humility and secrecy, while Acts 13:9 illustrates a public and assertive act.

Matthew 6:3: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:28

Advises silence in the church if there is no interpreter, contrasting with the bold and public action of Acts 13:9.

1 Corinthians 14:28: But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Encourages being slow to speak, unlike the promptness of action seen in Acts 13:9.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:3-4

Paul describes approaching with weakness and fear, differing from the boldness in Acts 13:9.

1 Corinthians 2:3-4: And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
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