Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 14:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 14:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 14:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse shows how God's power can heal people. A man who couldn't walk was made better and jumped up to his feet, which made everyone very happy.

Acts 14:10: Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:11

God states that He makes people mute or deaf, suggesting a divine control over physical ailments, which might contradict the miraculous healing in Acts 14:10 done through human intervention.

Exodus 4:11: And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Paul speaks of a "thorn in the flesh" that was not healed despite his prayers, indicating not all infirmities are healed miraculously, potentially contradicting the immediate healing in Acts 14:10.

2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

Contradiction with John 9:3

Suggests that some ailments exist to demonstrate the works of God, potentially contradicting the implied expectation of healing in Acts 14:10.

John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:39

God declares He is the one who wounds and heals, which might contradict the idea of healing occurring through an apostle in Acts 14:10.

Deuteronomy 32:39: See now that I, [even] I, [am] he, and [there is] no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither [is there any] that can deliver out of my hand.
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