Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 16:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 16:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 16:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of Acts, Paul told a guard not to hurt himself because everyone was safe and hadn't run away. He wanted to show that they cared about the guard's life.

Acts 16:28: But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:23–25

This passage supports the principle of "eye for eye" retribution, which contradicts with Acts 16:28 where harm is avoided.

Exodus 21:23–25:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38–39

It instructs to turn the other cheek, seemingly opposing the defense implied by Paul’s intervention in Acts 16:28.

Matthew 5:38–39:

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

This proverb advises against revenge, appearing contrary to the immediate action suggested by Paul's words in Acts 16:28.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus tells Peter to put away his sword as violence leads to violence, contrasting with the interventionist role in Acts 16:28.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

It advises leaving vengeance to God, differing from Paul’s act of preventing harm in Acts 16:28.

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.
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