Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 19:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 19:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 19:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, everyone in the city of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks, heard about the event, and it made them respect and honor Jesus even more. This story helped people understand that Jesus' power was something very special.

Acts 19:17: And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:2

This verse warns against being dismayed by the signs in the heavens, contrasting with Acts 19:17 where fear fell on all.

Jeremiah 10:2: Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Commands not to have other gods, conflicting with Acts 19:17 where fear magnified the name of Jesus as God.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Romans 12:2

Advises not conforming to the world, opposing the impact of events leading to fear and glorifying Jesus' name in Acts 19:17.

Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13

Commands to fear only the Lord, slightly conflicting with Acts 19:17 where fear is instilled by witnessing events.

Deuteronomy 6:13: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

States God has not given a spirit of fear, in contrast to Acts 19:17 where fear spread.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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