Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 22:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 22:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 22:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when the soldier heard that Paul was a Roman citizen, he quickly went to tell his boss because they had to be very careful about how they treated people from Rome. Roman citizens had special rights, and they couldn't be punished without a fair trial.

Acts 22:26: When the centurion heard [that], he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

While Acts 22:26 describes Paul asserting his rights, Matthew 5:39 encourages believers not to resist an evil person.

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

Acts 22:26 shows Paul protecting himself legally, contrary to Luke 6:29, which advises offering oneself to be wronged rather than defend oneself.

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

In Romans 12:19, Christians are instructed to not seek personal vengeance, whereas Acts 22:26 shows Paul confronting authority to defend his rights.

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.

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