Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 22:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 22:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 22:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul was unable to see because the light was very bright, so his friends helped him by holding his hand and guiding him to a place called Damascus. This shows how Paul needed help from his friends during a difficult time.

Acts 22:11: And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.

Contradiction with Acts 9:8

Acts 22:11 states Paul was led by the hand due to blindness from the light, whereas Acts 9:8 focuses on him opening his eyes but seeing nothing before being led.

Acts 9:8: And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought [him] into Damascus.

Contradiction with Acts 26:13-14

Acts 22:11 references only being blinded by the light, while Acts 26:13-14 adds the detail of a voice spoken in the Hebrew tongue.

Acts 26:13-14: At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.

Contradiction with John 9:39-41

Here Jesus speaks of spiritual blindness, whereas Acts 22:11 describes physical blindness after encountering divine light.

John 9:39-41: And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:6

This verse speaks of God illuminating hearts with knowledge, contrasting with the literal blindness from divine light in Acts 22:11.

2 Corinthians 4:6: For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to [give] the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. [hath: Gr. is he who hath]

Contradiction with Genesis 32:30

Jacob sees God face to face and his life is preserved, in contrast to Paul's temporary blindness after a divine encounter in Acts 22:11.

Genesis 32:30: And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. [Peniel: that is, The face of God]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:13

Paul admits to acting ignorantly in unbelief, which contrasts with Acts 22:11 where a divine encounter leads to his physical blindness, a pivotal transformative moment.

1 Timothy 1:13: Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief.
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