Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 17:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 17:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 17:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, Paul and his friends traveled through two cities and arrived in a place called Thessalonica, where there was a church where Jewish people gathered to pray. This was part of their journey to tell more people about Jesus.

Acts 17:1: Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:

Contradiction with James 3:17

This verse speaks of wisdom from above being peaceable and gentle, which contrasts with the contentious and riotous reaction Paul often faced when preaching in synagogues, as he did in Acts 17:1.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, yet Acts 17:1 leads to events that often caused uproar and confusion among the Jewish population.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

Jesus instructs to leave places where they are not received. In Acts 17:1, Paul continues to preach in places where he often faces strong opposition.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus mentions a shift in worship from specific locations, while Acts 17:1 involves Paul adhering to the practice of visiting synagogues as centers of worship.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Advises not to be yoked with unbelievers, yet in Acts 17:1 Paul engages directly with unbelieving Jews by going to their synagogues.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all men, whereas Acts 17:1 describes an approach that leads to strife and division.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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