Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Acts 17:5 describes Jews filled with envy and causing an uproar, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, promoting peace rather than causing disturbances.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Acts 17:5 shows individuals overcome by evil (envy), causing riots, whereas Romans 12:21 advises overcoming evil with good.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with James 3:16
Acts 17:5 exhibits envy and strife, resulting in confusion and turmoil, which James 3:16 notes brings disorder and every evil work, contrary to the pursuit of peace and righteousness.
James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Acts 17:5 presents retaliation through causing an uproar, whereas 1 Peter 3:9 instructs not to repay evil for evil but to bless others.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:30
Acts 17:5 shows envy leading to chaos, while Proverbs 14:30 describes a sound heart being life to the body but envy rotting the bones, indicating the destructive nature of envy.
Proverbs 14:30: A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23
Acts 17:5 illustrates actions driven by negative emotions, contrasted with the fruits of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23, which include love, joy, and peace.
Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,