Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 20:20

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

According to Luke, this means that the speaker shared everything important and good with the people, teaching them both in public places and in their homes. He wanted everyone to know and learn what was helpful for them.

Acts 20:20: [And] how I kept back nothing that was profitable [unto you], but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

Acts 20:20 describes teaching "publickly," whereas Matthew 6:5 suggests avoiding public demonstrations of piety.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14-16

Acts 20:20 speaks of open teaching, while Matthew 5:14-16 might suggest being discreet in acts for personal glory.

Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with John 7:10

In Acts 20:20, Paul seems open about his activities, but in John 7:10, Jesus moves in secret.

John 7:10: But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

Contradiction with Acts 17:17

Paul debates publicly in Acts 17:17, which appears consistent with Acts 20:20 but could be seen as contradictory about the manner of teaching.

Acts 17:17: Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:28

Acts 20:20 involves public dissemination of teaching, while 1 Corinthians 14:28 advises silence when there's no interpreter for unknown tongues, promoting private edification.

1 Corinthians 14:28: But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:27

Acts 20:20 focuses on public teachings, whereas Matthew 10:27 encourages proclaiming in light what is heard in the dark.

Matthew 10:27: What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.
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