Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 1:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 1:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 1:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people chose two men, one named Joseph and the other named Matthias, to help them decide who would become a new leader. They wanted to replace Judas, one of Jesus' special friends.

Acts 1:23: And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33

Acts 1:23 involves a human decision-making process involving two selected individuals, whereas Proverbs 16:33 emphasizes reliance on divine decision.

Proverbs 16:33: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

Contradiction with Acts 1:24-25

Acts 1:23 narrates the nomination of candidates by human choice, while the following verses attribute the ultimate selection to divine intervention through prayer.

Acts 1:24-25: And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all [men], shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

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