Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 18:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 18:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book of Acts, the judge sent the people away because he didn't want to deal with their arguments. He didn't think it was important for him to decide.

Acts 18:16: And he drave them from the judgment seat.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

This verse states it is an abomination to justify the wicked and condemn the just, whereas Acts 18:16 describes Gallio dismissing a case against Paul without judgment.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with John 7:24

This verse advises to judge righteous judgment, contrasting with Gallio's refusal to judge the matter in Acts 18:16.

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

Contradiction with James 4:11

This verse admonishes speaking evil against another and judging them, which seems contrary to Gallio's refusal to pass judgment in Acts 18:16.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Romans 13:3

This verse describes rulers as not being a terror to good works, contradicting Gallio's indifferent stance in Acts 18:16.

Romans 13:3: For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:5

This verse warns against accepting the wicked or disregarding the righteous in judgment, contrary to Gallio dismissing the case in Acts 18:16.

Proverbs 18:5: [It is] not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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