Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Jesus instructs to not resist evil, but rather turn the other cheek, contradicting the request for appeasement in Acts 16:39.
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 Matthew 5:44
Encourages loving and praying for persecutors, contrasting the magistrates' decision to try to appease Paul and Silas.
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
Urges Christians to leave vengeance to God, conflicting with seeking apology from authority figures in Acts 16:39.
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 Corinthians 6:7
Advises against taking grievances to court, implying a different approach than seeking magistrates' appeasement.
1 Corinthians 6:7: Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather [suffer yourselves to] be defrauded?
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:23
Jesus did not retaliate or call for revenge when wronged, differing from accepting reparation in Acts 16:39.
1 Peter 2:23: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: [himself: or, his cause]