Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 16:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 16:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 16:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, Paul and Silas left the prison and went to visit their friend Lydia. They talked with their other friends to make them feel better and then left to continue their journey.

Acts 16:40: And they went out of the prison, and entered into [the house of] Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

Contradiction with Luke 9:5

This verse advises to leave a place and shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against those who do not receive you, contradicting the act of returning to a potentially hostile environment as Paul and Silas did when they went to the house of Lydia.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:23

This verse suggests fleeing to another city when persecuted, contrasted with Paul and Silas who return to Lydia's house to encourage brethren after being released from prison.

Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:3

Advises that a prudent man perceives danger and hides himself, unlike Paul and Silas who expose themselves by returning to Lydia's house.

Proverbs 22:3: A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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