Contradiction with Acts 2:39
Acts 21:38 refers to a rebel who led a group into the wilderness, while Acts 2:39 speaks of the promises to believers and their descendants, emphasizing inclusion and peace.
Acts 2:39: For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Acts 21:38 suggests violence with a 'mad' man leading others into the wilderness, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses the peacemakers, promoting peace over conflict.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Acts 21:38 alludes to a tumultuous character, in contrast to Romans 12:18, which encourages 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 James 3:17
While Acts 21:38 speaks of a leader inciting unrest, James 3:17 highlights wisdom from above as pure, peaceable, and gentle.
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 Titus 3:2
Acts 21:38 involves a disturbance, whereas Titus 3:2 advises to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, and to show meekness.
Titus 3:2: To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Paradox #1
The numerical issue with Acts 21:38 could involve the mention of "about four thousand men." The contradiction arises when comparing this with historical accounts of events or numbers that may not align exactly with this figure, potentially due to variations in historical sources or interpretations.