Acts 14:24 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Luke, the people in the story traveled from one place called Pisidia to another place called Pamphylia as part of their journey. They were sharing stories about Jesus with others as they moved to new places.

Contradiction with John 4:4

While Acts 14:24 indicates a straightforward travel through regions, John 4:4 highlights necessity in travel, implying a purpose-driven journey.

John 4:4: And he must needs go through Samaria.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Contrasts Acts 14:24's routine travel, as Jeremiah speaks of God's specific plans and purposes rather than ordinary movement.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Suggests that all events work for good according to God's purpose, as opposed to the mere passage through regions as seen in Acts 14:24.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Contradicts the simplicity of Acts 14:24 by emphasizing that the Lord directs one's steps, rather than it being a simple human decision.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Where Acts 14:24 narrates straightforward travel, James advises to recognize the Lord's will in planning travels.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Implies strength is needed for journeying, in contrast to the neutral movement described in Acts 14:24.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Genesis 12:1

Describes God’s command for Abram to travel, highlighting divine instruction, unlike the non-specific journey in Acts 14:24.

Genesis 12:1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: