Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 16:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 16:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 16:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, people really liked this person and said good things about him in the towns of Lystra and Iconium. This means he was known to be a good and kind person.

Acts 16:2: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse explains that God looks at the heart, not outward appearance, contradicting the focus on external reputation in Acts 16:2.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

This verse emphasizes pleasing God over people, which contradicts the emphasis on being well-reported by others in Acts 16:2.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

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