Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 22:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 22:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 22:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul is telling God that the people know he used to hurt and jail believers in Jesus. Paul is worried they won't believe he has changed his ways.

Acts 22:19: And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies and do good to those who persecute you, contrasting with the theme of persecution in Acts 22:19.

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 12:20

Advises feeding your enemy if he is hungry, which contradicts with the notion of vengeance in Acts 22:19.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:23

Jesus refrained from retaliation when suffered, instead entrusting Himself to God, contradicting the response suggested in Acts 22:19.

1 Peter 2:23: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: [himself: or, his cause]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Instructs to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, opposing the attitude depicted in Acts 22:19.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises feeding a hungry enemy and giving them drink, in contrast to the judgmental tone seen in Acts 22:19.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Urges not to pay back wrong for wrong, but to do good to each other and everyone else, opposing the approach in Acts 22:19.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls, which contrasts with the potential vengeance implied in Acts 22:19.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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