Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 18:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 18:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul traveled to different places after staying for a while, helping and encouraging the people who believed in Jesus to be strong in their faith.

Acts 18:23: And after he had spent some time [there], he departed, and went over [all] the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises against planning too much for the future, contradicting the planning and setting out on a journey detailed in Acts 18:23.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Warns against boasting about tomorrow, while Acts 18:23 involves setting out on a planned journey.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Advises against making plans without acknowledging the uncertainty of life, while Acts 18:23 describes a deliberate journey and activity.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23

Encourages not to worry about life's needs, which could contrast with the purposeful activity and journey in Acts 18:23.

Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
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