Contradiction with Proverbs 10:1
This verse speaks of the grief a foolish son brings, while Acts 15:31 highlights rejoicing from encouragement, contrasting sorrow and joy.
Proverbs 10:1: The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son [is] the heaviness of his mother.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
This verse describes God as not the author of confusion, while Acts 15:31 depicts a message causing joy and unity, creating a contrast with potential confusion in leadership decisions.
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 Ecclesiastes 1:18
This verse states that increased knowledge brings sorrow, conflicting with Acts 15:31 where a message brings rejoicing, contrasting knowledge leading to different emotional responses.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse records Jesus saying he came not to send peace but a sword, contrasted with Acts 15:31's depiction of a peace-inducing message, opposing perceptions of the outcomes of delivering a message.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
This verse warns of persecution for the godly, while Acts 15:31 describes encouragement and joy, offering a contradiction between expected suffering and experienced comfort.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.