Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 19:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 19:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 19:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, some important people who liked Paul were worried about him and asked him not to go into a big, noisy place where there might be trouble. They wanted to keep him safe because they were his friends.

Acts 19:31: And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring [him] that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

Acts 19:31 implies receiving counsel from friends; Proverbs 11:14 suggests safety in the multitude of counselors rather than relying on just a few.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1

Acts 19:31 involves seeking counsel; Isaiah 30:1 condemns those who seek counsel but not of God's Spirit.

Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Acts 19:31 trusts in human advisement; Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in man rather than God.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Acts 19:31 involves pleasing people by heeding their advice; Galatians 1:10 emphasizes not seeking to please men but God.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Acts 19:31 involves trusting friends' advice; Proverbs 3:5 urges trust in the Lord with all one's heart instead.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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