Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 22:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 22:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 22:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, the leader wanted to find out why the Jewish people were upset with Paul. So, he freed Paul, called together the Jewish leaders, and brought Paul to them to understand what was going on.

Acts 22:30: On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from [his] bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:18

This verse references being brought before governors and kings for testimony, implying a divine appointment, while Acts 22:30 suggests a more judicial examination rather than a divine testimony opportunity.

Matthew 10:18: And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

Contradiction with Acts 25:9

This verse shows Festus wanting to do the Jews a favor by proposing Paul's trial in Jerusalem, contrasting with Acts 22:30 where the Roman commander seeks a fairer inquiry in a Roman setting.

Acts 25:9: But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

Contradiction with Acts 23:10

This verse depicts severe discord leading to fear for Paul's safety at the council, contrasting with the calm convening mentioned in Acts 22:30.

Acts 23:10: And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring [him] into the castle.
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