Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10-12
These verses warn against practices like divination and sorcery, which contradicts the account of Paul addressing a spirit of divination in Acts 16:18.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12: There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Contradiction with Exodus 22:18
This verse commands that a witch should not be allowed to live, presenting a contradiction with the approach taken by Paul in Acts 16:18.
Exodus 22:18: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
Warns about false prophets, which contradicts the spirit in the girl recognizing Paul and his company as servants of God in Acts 16:18.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:1
Warns about deceiving spirits in later times, presenting a contrast to Paul casting out the spirit in Acts 16:18 as if it was the right action.
1 Timothy 4:1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in this verse could be that a figure of authority is casting out a spirit, which raises questions about autonomy and consent. It might seem contradictory to exert power over another being without its permission, raising ethical concerns about freedom and control.