Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 20:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 20:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 20:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the Acts, Paul felt a strong feeling inside of him telling him to go to Jerusalem, even though he didn't know what would happen to him there. It's like when you have to do something important even if you're not sure what's going to happen next.

Acts 20:22: And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Explains that a man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, whereas Acts 20:22 shows Paul being bound in spirit to go, suggesting a lack of personal planning.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Warns against making future plans without acknowledging God’s will, while Acts 20:22 describes Paul’s determination to go to Jerusalem, as if it was already decided.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Advises not to worry about tomorrow, which contrasts with Acts 20:22 where Paul is compelled by the spirit to face future uncertainty.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Acts 9:6

Shows a need for divine instruction before action, whereas in Acts 20:22 Paul moves forward with only a binding in spirit, not clear instruction.

Acts 9:6: And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

Contradiction with Romans 8:14

Implies those led by the Spirit are sons of God, possibly suggesting freedom, contrary to the binding Paul feels in Acts 20:22.

Romans 8:14: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
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