Contradiction with Matthew 19:21
Acts 22:28 speaks of obtaining citizenship with a great sum of money, whereas Matthew 19:21 encourages giving away possessions to gain treasure in heaven, highlighting a spiritual focus over material wealth.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with James 2:5
Acts 22:28 involves financial status to obtain Roman citizenship, while James 2:5 emphasizes God choosing the poor of this world to be rich in faith, contradicting the idea that worldly wealth is of importance in God's kingdom.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
Acts 22:28 mentions a financial transaction for citizenship, but 1 Timothy 6:10 warns against the love of money as the root of all evil, suggesting a caution against placing value on monetary gains.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:7
Acts 22:28 implies value in wealth used to buy citizenship, whereas Proverbs 13:7 highlights the irony that some pretend to be rich but have nothing, and others pretend to be poor but have great wealth, suggesting the true value isn't in apparent riches.
Proverbs 13:7: There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.