Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 20:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 20:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 20:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of the book, the people were very happy because the young man who had fallen and seemed hurt got up and was okay. Everyone felt relieved and comforted to see him alive and well.

Acts 20:12: And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:6

Contradicts Acts 20:12 by stating that it is the Lord who both kills and makes alive, suggesting that resurrection or revival is a divine act, not just an event without specific divine intervention as implied in Acts 20:12.

1 Samuel 2:6: The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

Contradicts Acts 20:12 by stating that the dead know nothing, which challenges the notion of returning to life as seen in Acts 20:12.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27

Contradicts Acts 20:12 by asserting that humans die once and then face judgment, leaving no room for revival in this worldly existence.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with Job 14:10-12

Contradicts Acts 20:12 by describing death as a permanent state until the heavens are no more, countering the idea of revival in the present world as seen in Acts 20:12.

Job 14:10-12: But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where [is] he? [wasteth...: Heb. is weakened, or, cut off]
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