Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 20:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 20:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 20:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse shows how Paul ate and talked with people for a long time to teach them and share God's love before he left. It teaches that spending time with others and sharing important messages is very special.

Acts 20:11: When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:16

This verse advises against eating and drinking while fasting, contrasting with Acts 20:11 where Paul breaks bread and eats.

Matthew 6:16: Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Romans 14:21

This verse suggests abstaining from eating if it causes others to stumble, which could contrast with the act of eating in a communal setting as mentioned in Acts 20:11.

Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:21

This verse speaks of not partaking in the table of the Lord and demons, which could be seen as a contradiction to eating and fellowship as described in Acts 20:11.

1 Corinthians 10:21: Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

Contradiction with Leviticus 10:9

Prohibits priests from drinking wine in the tabernacle, potentially conflicting with the communal drinking in Acts 20:11.

Leviticus 10:9: Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: [it shall be] a statute for ever throughout your generations:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:13

Paul states he would not eat meat if it causes his brother to offend, potentially contradicting the act of eating as mentioned in Acts 20:11.

1 Corinthians 8:13: Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:20

Advises against being among riotous eaters of flesh, which could contrast with communal eating depicted in Acts 20:11.

Proverbs 23:20: Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: [of flesh: Heb. of their flesh]
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