Contradiction with Proverbs 18:2
This verse suggests that a fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in expressing personal opinions, conflicting with the Athenians' desire for new ideas in Acts 17:21.
Proverbs 18:2: A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Contradiction with James 1:22
This verse emphasizes being doers of the word, not just hearers, contradicting the Athenians' focus on hearing new things without acting on them in Acts 17:21.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:3-4
This warns against people seeking teachers to suit their own desires and turning away from the truth, which contrasts with the Athenians' eagerness for new teachings in Acts 17:21.
2 Timothy 4:3-4: For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1
This verse states that knowledge puffs up while love builds up, contrasting with the Athenian's intellectual curiosity mentioned in Acts 17:21.
1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12
This verse cautions against excessive study and pursuit of many books, which seems contrary to the Athenians' constant search for new ideas as seen in Acts 17:21.
Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]