Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, this verse tells us that Paul and his friends left some other friends and went on a boat trip, stopping at different places named Coos, Rhodes, and Patara. It's like going on a journey and visiting different towns along the way.

Acts 21:1: And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the [day] following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

While Acts 21:1 describes a physical journey and decision, Proverbs 3:5 emphasizes trust in the Lord over one’s own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Acts 21:1 details a planned travel, whereas Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about tomorrow, suggesting a focus on present faith.

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 James 4:13-15

Acts 21:1 recounts a deliberate plan for travel, but James highlights the arrogance in making future plans without considering God’s will.

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:

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