Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 18:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 18:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God tells Paul that he doesn’t need to be afraid because God is with him and won't let anyone hurt him, and there are many friends nearby who can help him. This means God is protecting him and he has lots of people who can support him.

Acts 18:10: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse teaches to fear God who can destroy both soul and body, while Acts 18:10 assures protection from harm.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

This verse states all who live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution, contradicting the promised safety in Acts 18:10.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with John 15:20

Jesus reminds that if they persecuted Him, they will persecute His followers too, opposing the assurance that no man would harm in Acts 18:10.

John 15:20: Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:6

This verse talks about the Lord chastening those He loves, implying hardship which contradicts the promise of safety in Acts 18:10.

Hebrews 12:6: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

These verses describe being troubled, perplexed, persecuted but not forsaken, contrasting with the protection assurance in Acts 18:10.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]
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