Contradiction with Proverbs 22:24-25
Acts 16:36 suggests peace and release, while Proverbs cautions against aligning with an angry or furious man, implying discord.
Proverbs 22:24-25: Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:25
Acts 16:36 describes the magistrates seeking peace, whereas Matthew suggests resolving disputes before they reach the magistrate.
Matthew 5:25: Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Contradiction with James 2:18
Acts 16:36 shows faith in action through the release, whereas James discusses the challenge of demonstrating faith without deeds.
James 2:18: Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. [without: some copies read, by]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Acts 16:36 involves the authorities' decision to let them go, contrasting with Matthew's teaching on non-retaliation and turning the other cheek.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
Acts 16:36 involves the authorities obeying divine direction for release, while Romans advises submission to governing authorities as ordained by God.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:1
Acts 16:36 speaks of being set free by human decision, while Galatians discusses being set free through Christ.
Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Contradiction with Luke 17:3
Acts 16:36 shows leadership choosing reconciliation without prompting, while Luke advises rebuke and forgiveness explicitly when wronged.
Luke 17:3: Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.