Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 17:9

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According to Luke, Jason and others gave a promise or some money to the leaders so they could all go home safely. This helped keep the peace and allowed everyone to be free again.

Acts 17:9: And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living peaceably with all men, contradicting Acts 17:9 where Jason is forced to provide security to prevent further unrest.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Instructs not to resist an evil person, contrary to the actions taken in Acts 17:9 where security is given to pacify accusations.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises not to repay evil with evil, whereas Acts 17:9 involves a form of compromise with accusers.

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 Matthew 5:25

Suggests swiftly agreeing with an adversary, yet Acts 17:9 shows a pressured agreement under duress.

Matthew 5:25: Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:10

Warns against fainting in adversity, contrasting with the pressured resolution in Acts 17:9.

Proverbs 24:10: [If] thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small. [small: Heb. narrow]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:13

Emphasizes forgiveness and patience, which contradicts the immediate settlement required in Acts 17:9.

Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]
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