Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 19:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 19:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 19:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, Paul's friends didn't let him go to the crowd because they were worried that he might get hurt. They wanted to protect him because they cared about him.

Acts 19:30: And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.

Contradiction with John 7:4

While Acts 19:30 shows Paul's willingness to face danger by entering the theater, John 7:4 suggests that one should not seek public attention in a potentially threatening situation.

John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:3

Acts 19:30 presents Paul intending to confront the crowd, whereas Proverbs 22:3 advises prudence and avoidance of danger.

Proverbs 22:3: A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:23

In Acts 19:30, Paul wants to go into the theater, but Matthew 10:23 advises fleeing persecution rather than facing it.

Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Acts 19:30 shows an urgency to act, whereas Ecclesiastes 3:1 implies there is a correct time and not all moments are fit for immediate action.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:16

Paul's desire to enter the theater in Acts 19:30 is contradicted by the wisdom in Proverbs 14:16 that suggests a wise man fears and avoids evil.

Proverbs 14:16: A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

Acts 19:30's intention to confront the crowd can be seen as contradicting Matthew 7:6, which advises against giving what is sacred to those who may not value it.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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