Contradiction with Matthew 6:10
Contradicts the miraculous intervention by emphasizing God's will, possibly overruled by natural order, rather than sudden divine action.
Matthew 6:10: Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
Contradicts by suggesting faith in unseen, while Acts 16:26 demonstrates faith leading to immediate, visible results.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Contradiction with John 6:44
Contradicts with divine intervention in Acts 16:26 suggesting people need God's call and can't act on their own, yet the prisoners acted after the earthquake.
John 6:44: No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Contradicts by emphasizing strength and courage in God's presence, while Acts 16:26 focuses on God's direct miraculous intervention.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11-12
Contradicts as it emphasizes God's presence in a gentle whisper rather than the dramatic earthquake seen in Acts 16:26.
1 Kings 19:11-12: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9
Contradicts by highlighting God's strength in human weakness, contrasting with the overt power shown in Acts 16:26.
2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Paradox #1
The contradiction could be related to earthquakes. Scientifically, earthquakes occur due to tectonic movements and release energy causing the ground to shake, but they typically don't open prison doors or release chains without causing significant structural damage. The event description doesn't match the typical physical effects of an earthquake.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Acts 16:26 might involve the idea of divine intervention leading to potential harm. In the story, an earthquake opens the prison doors and unfastens everyone's chains. On one hand, this event is seen as a miraculous act of liberation. On the other hand, it could be seen as causing turmoil or danger, especially to the jailer responsible for the prisoners, who could face severe punishment. This presents a conflict between the idea of divine rescue and the unforeseen consequences for others.