Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Contradicts by advising against laying up treasures on earth, while Acts 19:25 describes a pursuit of wealth through craftsmanship.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
Contradicts by stating you cannot serve both God and money, whereas Acts 19:25 reflects artisans serving wealth.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Contradicts the idea of covetousness as Acts 19:25 reflects a desire for wealth through silversmithing.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
Warns about the misery of hoarding wealth, contrasting with the wealth-driven focus in Acts 19:25.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9
Warns about the dangers of wanting to get rich, in contrast to the wealth pursuit in Acts 19:25.
1 Timothy 6:9: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the clash between economic interests and spiritual beliefs. The craftspeople were concerned about losing income from making idols due to the spread of Christianity, highlighting a tension between material wealth and religious values. This situation reflects the broader conflict between serving monetary gains versus following spiritual or ethical principles.