Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 17:17

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

According to Luke, Paul talked with the Jewish people and other devoted followers in their worship place. He also spoke with people in the marketplace every day to share and discuss ideas.

Acts 17:17: Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

This verse instructs to leave and shake off the dust if people do not receive or listen, contradicting the idea of reasoning and disputing with them as in Acts 17:17.

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 2 Corinthians 6:14

Advises against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, which contrasts with reasoning with them as described in Acts 17:17.

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 Titus 3:10

Suggests rejecting a divisive person after the first and second admonitions, whereas Acts 17:17 involves continued reasoning.

Titus 3:10: A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, contrasting with engagement as Paul did in Acts 17:17.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
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