Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 14:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 14:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 14:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, some Jewish people who didn't believe in Jesus caused trouble by making the other people not like the followers of Jesus. They tried to turn everyone against the new believers.

Acts 14:2: But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Acts 14:2 speaks about stirring up trouble and division among people, while John 14:27 emphasizes peace and the absence of trouble.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Acts 14:2 involves inciting division, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers who work to unify.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Acts 14:2 involves creating unrest, but Romans 12:18 advises living peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Acts 14:2 describes causing turmoil, while 1 Corinthians 14:33 states that God is not the author of confusion but of peace.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with James 3:16-18

Acts 14:2 highlights inciting evil, but James 3:16-18 contrasts this with the wisdom that is peaceable and full of good fruits.

James 3:16-18: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

Acts 14:2 describes sowing discord, while Proverbs 6:16-19 states that one who sows discord among brothers is detestable to the Lord.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:15

Acts 14:2 discusses conflict, whereas Colossians 3:15 advises letting the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.

Colossians 3:15: And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:3

Acts 14:2 shows creating division; Ephesians 4:3 encourages maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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