Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of Acts, the people in the city became very upset and gathered around. They grabbed Paul, pulled him out of the temple, and then shut the doors.

Acts 21:30: And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

In Acts 21:30, there is chaos and violence, whereas Matthew 5:9 emphasizes peace and calls peacemakers blessed.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Acts 21:30 depicts disturbance and turmoil, while John 14:27 speaks of Jesus offering peace, not as the world gives.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Acts 21:30 involves confusion and uproar, in contrast to 1 Corinthians 14:33 which states God is not the author of confusion but of peace.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Acts 21:30 shows conflict and aggression, unlike Romans 12:18 which advises living peaceably with all men.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

Acts 21:30 involves violence and mob mentality, which contradicts Proverbs 3:31 that warns not to envy oppressors or choose their ways.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with James 3:18

The violence in Acts 21:30 contradicts James 3:18, which speaks of peace and righteousness sown in peace by those who make peace.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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