Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts Acts 16:22 by advising to love and pray for those who persecute you, rather than react with violence.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Contradicts Acts 16:22 by instructing to not avenge ourselves but to leave wrath to God, opposing the mob's violent actions.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Contradicts Acts 16:22 by urging to not repay evil with evil, contrary to the crowd's retaliatory beating.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
Contradicts Acts 16:22 by encouraging to wait for the Lord's deliverance instead of seeking violence.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Contradicts Acts 16:22 by recommending not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, unlike the beating of Paul and Silas.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Paradox #1
Acts 16:22 describes a situation where a crowd turns against Paul and Silas, leading to them being stripped and beaten. A contradiction or conflict might be seen in the actions of the crowd reacting violently without a fair trial or understanding, which contrasts with teachings of justice, fairness, and treating others with love and respect. Such actions may challenge the principles of compassion and due process impressed elsewhere in religious or moral teachings.