Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of Acts, some people from Asia saw Paul at the temple and got really upset. They made a big fuss and grabbed him.

Acts 21:27: And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Acts 21:27 describes a violent reaction against Paul, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the actions seen in Acts.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Acts 21:27 shows a lack of peace as Paul is seized, while Romans 12:18 advises living peaceably with all, contradicting the aggressive incident in Acts.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:14

Acts 21:27 illustrates a hostile gathering against Paul, which contradicts Galatians 5:14 that emphasizes loving one's neighbor as fulfilling the law.

Galatians 5:14: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

The hostile encounter in Acts 21:27 conflicts with 1 Peter 3:9, which instructs not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Acts 21:27's violent outbreak contradicts Proverbs 15:1, which notes that a gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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