Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 14:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 14:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 14:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the man listened to Paul talking and looked at him closely. Paul saw that the man believed he could be made better.

Acts 14:9: The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

Contradiction with James 2:17

This verse suggests that faith without works is dead, which contradicts Acts 14:9 where merely having faith was sufficient for a miraculous healing.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

This verse suggests that Jesus did not perform many miracles due to others' unbelief, whereas Acts 14:9 portrays belief leading directly to healing.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse emphasizes the need for faith even as small as a mustard seed to perform miracles, suggesting a more intensive faith requirement compared to Acts 14:9.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Contradiction with John 20:29

This verse points to the value of believing without seeing, while Acts 14:9 involves a visible demonstration of belief through a miraculous act.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5-6

This passage suggests that Jesus could not perform many miracles in his hometown due to their unbelief, contrasting with Acts 14:9 where belief leads to direct healing.

Mark 6:5-6: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].
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