Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the crowd was shouting and wanting to get rid of a man named Paul because they were upset with him. They were following him and saying he should be taken away.

Acts 21:36: For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Acts 21:36 describes the crowd's cry to "Away with him," exhibiting hostility, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 21:36 shows a call for aggressive action against Paul, while Romans 12:18 promotes 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 Luke 6:31

Acts 21:36 reveals a demand to harm Paul, contradicting Luke 6:31's principle of treating others as you would like to be treated.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

The crowd sought revenge against Paul in Acts 21:36, whereas 1 Peter 3:9 advises not to repay evil for evil.

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 25:21-22

Acts 21:36 reflects hatred, unlike Proverbs 25:21-22, which encourages showing kindness to one's enemy.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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