Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of Acts, people were very upset and wanted to hurt Paul, but a soldier in charge heard about it and found that the whole city was in chaos.

Acts 21:31: And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse suggests putting away the sword and avoiding violence, while Acts 21:31 describes a violent attempt to kill Paul.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advocates living peaceably with all men, which contradicts the intent to kill Paul in Acts 21:31.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This commandment is against killing, in contrast to the violent intentions described in Acts 21:31.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with James 3:17

This verse describes wisdom as pure and peaceable, which conflicts with the hostile situation in Acts 21:31.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse promotes a soft answer to turn away wrath, opposing the angry actions in Acts 21:31.

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

Contradiction with 1 John 3:15

This verse equates hatred to murder, contradicting the murderous desire in Acts 21:31.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse calls for peacemakers, which contrasts with the turmoil in Acts 21:31.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

This verse advises not to envy oppressors or choose violent ways, in contrast to the violence in Acts 21:31.

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