Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 14:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 14:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 14:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jews came from other towns and turned the people against Paul, so they threw stones at him and left him outside the city, thinking he was dead. Christians see this story as showing how brave Paul was in telling others about Jesus, even when it was dangerous.

Acts 14:19: And there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the city, supposing he had been dead.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love towards enemies and doing good, contradicting the violence in Acts 14:19.

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 Luke 6:27-28

Advocates for love and blessing, opposing the hostility shown in Acts 14:19.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Advises to bless and not curse persecutors, conflicting with the actions in Acts 14:19.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Urges not to repay evil for evil, unlike the violent reaction in Acts 14:19.

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 Proverbs 25:21

Advises to give food to enemies, in contrast to the aggression in Acts 14:19.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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