Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Proverbs 3:5 advises relying on trust and faith in God rather than personal understanding, contrasting with Acts 17:18 where philosophers debate based on their own reasoning.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:21
This verse suggests that God's wisdom is viewed as foolishness by the world's standards, directly opposing the philosophical reasoning and debate seen in Acts 17:18.
1 Corinthians 1:21: For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:8
Warns against being deceived by philosophy and vain deceit, which is the focus of the philosophers engaging Paul in Acts 17:18.
Colossians 2:8: Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. [rudiments: or, elements] [make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray]
Contradiction with James 3:15
Describes earthly wisdom as unspiritual and demonic, contradicting the philosophical approach seen in Acts 17:18.
James 3:15: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish. [sensual: or, natural]