Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:8
This verse describes God as elevating the poor, which contrasts with Acts 16:19 where economic interests overpower moral considerations.
1 Samuel 2:8: He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, [and] lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set [them] among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth [are] the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
This verse states that one cannot serve both God and money, in contrast to Acts 16:19 where the love of money leads to the persecution of Paul and Silas.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
This verse advises to be content with what you have, contradicting with Acts 16:19 where the loss of potential earnings leads to hostility against Paul and Silas.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:1
It values a good name over riches, contrasting with Acts 16:19 where financial loss leads to the disregard of justice and integrity.
Proverbs 22:1: A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold. [loving...: or, favour is better than, etc]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:11
This verse teaches contentment in all situations, which contradicts Acts 16:19 where discontent over financial loss causes conflict.
Philippians 4:11: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
This verse describes the love of money as the root of all evil, reflected in Acts 16:19 where the root of conflict is financial loss.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
These verses warn the rich, contrasting with Acts 16:19 where the financial interests of the masters lead to persecution, ignoring spiritual warnings.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Paradox #1
Acts 16:19 shows a situation where people are angry because Paul and Silas stopped a source of profit for them by helping a slave girl. The moral conflict here is between doing what is right (helping the girl) and the financial interests of her owners. Helping the girl was the moral action, but it led to anger and punishment from those who cared more about money than well-being.