Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7
Acts 17:20 depicts Athenians and strangers seeking new teachings, while this verse advises not to be wise in one's own eyes, suggesting a caution against endless curiosity.
Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9
Acts 17:20 suggests a pursuit of new ideas, whereas this verse claims there is nothing new under the sun, implying futility in seeking ever-new concepts.
Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19
Acts 17:20 shows a fascination for new wisdom, but this verse claims that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, contradicting the value placed on new teachings.
1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:7
Acts 17:20 involves a desire to hear new teachings, whereas this verse speaks of people who are always learning but never arriving at the truth, suggesting that the pursuit is pointless.
2 Timothy 3:7: Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:20
Acts 17:20 presents a search for new ideas, while this verse warns against worldly and empty chatter and opposing arguments of what is falsely called knowledge, cautioning against certain types of curiosities.
1 Timothy 6:20: O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane [and] vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: [science: Gr. knowledge]