Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 18:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 18:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Gallio told the Jewish people that if Paul had done something really bad or naughty, it would make sense for him to listen to their complaints. But since it wasn't something like that, he didn’t want to get involved.

Acts 18:14: And when Paul was now about to open [his] mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O [ye] Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:

Contradiction with Exodus 23:2

This verse advises against following the majority to do evil, while Acts 18:14 shows Gallio dismissing claims against Paul without a detailed trial.

Exodus 23:2: Thou shalt not follow a multitude to [do] evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest [judgment]: [speak: Heb. answer]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Encourages judgment with righteous standards, contradicting Gallio's refusal to judge Paul's case in Acts 18:14.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with John 7:24

Commands to judge with righteous judgment, while Acts 18:14 shows Gallio avoiding judgment.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Contradiction with James 4:17

States that knowing good and not doing it is sin, conflicting with Gallio’s inaction in the face of the accusations against Paul in Acts 18:14.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

Warns against answering before hearing all details, contrasting Gallio's quick dismissal of the accusations in Acts 18:14.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]
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