Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 22:22

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According to Luke, the author of Acts, the people were listening to Paul until he said something they didn't like, and then they got very angry and shouted that he should not be allowed to live. They thought he had done something so wrong that he shouldn’t be on earth anymore.

Acts 22:22: And they gave him audience unto this word, and [then] lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a [fellow] from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourage love and prayer for enemies, contrasting with the crowd's outburst wanting Paul's demise.

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 Luke 23:34

Jesus asks for forgiveness for persecutors, conflicting with the crowd's call to reject Paul.

Luke 23:34: Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Advises blessing persecutors, opposing the crowd's hostile response.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Calls for not repaying evil for evil, unlike the crowd's reaction to Paul's speech.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Mentions mercy triumphs over judgment, which contrasts with the judgmental crowd attitude.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
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