Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 17:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 17:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 17:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul visited the people and talked to them for three weeks, explaining stories and lessons from the Bible. He wanted to help them understand more about God and Jesus.

Acts 17:2: And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Acts 17:2 describes Paul reasoning in the synagogue, while Matthew 6:6 advocates for private devotion over public religious practice.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:1-3

Acts 17:2 involves teaching in a synagogue, whereas Matthew 23:1-3 criticizes religious leaders for teaching but not practicing what they preach.

Matthew 23:1-3: Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,

Contradiction with Galatians 1:16-17

Acts 17:2 involves public reasoning, whereas Galatians 1:16-17 describes how Paul did not immediately consult with humans about his revelation.

Galatians 1:16-17: To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:

Contradiction with James 1:19

Acts 17:2 describes Paul engaging in discussion, while James 1:19 encourages being swift to hear and slow to speak.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:22-23

Acts 17:2 shows Paul reasoning with Jews, yet 1 Corinthians 1:22-23 suggests that preaching Christ crucified was a stumbling block to Jews.

1 Corinthians 1:22-23: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
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