Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 16:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 16:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 16:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the Book of Acts, Paul and his friends didn't stop in one place called Mysia but traveled on to another place called Troas. They were on a journey, listening to God's guidance about where to go next.

Acts 16:8: And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

Contradiction with John 14:6

Claims Jesus is the only way, while Acts 16:8 describes a journey to Troas without direct mention of Christ, suggesting different pathways.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

States man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, implying divine intervention, whereas Acts 16:8 narrates a straightforward travel plan.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Denotes that man's way is not in himself, contrasting with Acts 16:8 where the apostles seem to be operating under their own volition to Troas.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

Suggests all things are possible with God, yet Acts 16:8 mentions a predetermined path, possibly implying limitations.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

States God's ways are higher than man's ways, in contrast to the earthly journey in Acts 16:8.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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