Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the person who wrote the Book of Acts, the soldiers quickly came to help Paul when he was in trouble. When the people saw the soldiers and their leader, they stopped hurting Paul.

Acts 21:32: Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus advises against physical retaliation, whereas Acts 21:32 involves rescuing Paul from a violent situation.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

It advocates for a gentle answer to turn away wrath, contrasting with the violent uproar in Acts 21:32.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

It speaks against taking vengeance or intervention, as opposed to the intervention described in Acts 21:32.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus tells Peter to put away the sword, contrasting with the use of force in Acts 21:32.

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 Luke 6:29

Advises to turn the other cheek when struck, whereas Acts 21:32 involves countering violence.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.
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