Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 22:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 22:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 22:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the soldier in charge wanted to take Paul into a safe place in the castle and whip him to find out why everyone was shouting angrily at him. They thought that hurting him would make him tell them what was going on.

Acts 22:24: The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.

Contradiction with John 18:23

Jesus questions being struck but affirms truth, contradicting use of violence without discernment.

John 18:23: Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus teaches to turn the other cheek, contradicting the command for violence in Acts 22:24.

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 Luke 6:29

Encourages non-retaliation, opposing the order for scourging in Acts 22:24.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, conflicting with Paul's punishment ordered in Acts 22:24.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises not to repay evil with evil, contradicting the punitive action in Acts 22:24.

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 Mark 9:35

Jesus promotes servanthood over authority, which contradicts the authoritative act in Acts 22:24.

Mark 9:35: And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all.
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