Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 22:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 22:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 22:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul is telling a story about a special moment when he was praying in the temple in Jerusalem and suddenly had a vision, which means he saw something from God in his mind. Christians often believe this shows how God can communicate with people in different ways when they pray.

Acts 22:17: And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34

In Acts 22:17, a vision occurs, but Matthew 5:34 advises against making oaths, contrasting human promises and divine encounters.

Matthew 5:34: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:1-2

Acts 22:17 describes God's communication through a vision, but Hebrews 1:1-2 suggests God now speaks through His Son, not visions.

Hebrews 1:1-2: God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

Contradiction with John 16:13

Acts 22:17 involves a direct vision, while John 16:13 emphasizes guidance through the Spirit, contrasting sources of divine guidance.

John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Acts 22:17 involves a vision, while 2 Corinthians 5:7 encourages living by faith, not by sight, contrasting reliance on visions.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
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