Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 20:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 20:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 20:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul stayed in one place for three months. When some people tried to catch him, he changed his plan and decided to go a different way to stay safe.

Acts 20:3: And [there] abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:3

Acts 20:3 mentions Paul changing his plans due to a plot, whereas Proverbs 16:3 suggests committing actions to God establishes plans.

Proverbs 16:3: Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. [Commit: Heb. Roll]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Acts 20:3 demonstrates Paul's plans being thwarted, while Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God having plans for prosperity and safety.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Acts 20:3 involves Paul's travel plans, but James 4:13-15 advises that one should say "if the Lord wills" rather than assume plans will succeed.

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 Proverbs 19:21

Acts 20:3 shows Paul's plans altered by human plotting, while Proverbs 19:21 emphasizes that the Lord's purpose ultimately prevails over human plans.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Acts 20:3 depicts Paul's intentions being changed by circumstances, contrasting Isaiah 55:8-9 where God's thoughts and ways are higher than man's.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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