Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that after spending some time in one place, Paul and his friends packed their things and traveled to the city of Jerusalem. They were getting ready for their journey just like when we pack our bags to visit grandma's house.

Acts 21:15: And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse suggests that humans plan their way, but the Lord directs their steps, which can contradict the clear plan and determination described in Acts 21:15.

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

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

The passage discusses the uncertainty of making plans without considering God's will, contrasting with the determined travel plans in Acts 21:15.

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 27:1

This warns against boasting about tomorrow, illustrating a tension with the proactive journey undertaken in Acts 21:15.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Advises against worrying about tomorrow, which can contradict the forward planning implied in Acts 21:15.

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.
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