Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 21:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 21:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 21:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul was allowed to speak to the crowd, so he stood up on the steps, made a gesture to get their attention, and when everyone became quiet, he spoke to them in their language, Hebrew.

Acts 21:40: And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto [them] in the Hebrew tongue, saying,

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

This verse advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, contrasting with Acts 21:40 where Paul prepares to speak to the people, potentially including those who misunderstand him.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse suggests turning the other cheek instead of responding, which contrasts with Acts 21:40 where Paul prepares to address a crowd.

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 James 1:19

This verse advises to be slow to speak, contradicting Acts 21:40 where Paul quickly takes the opportunity to address the mob.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

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