Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
This verse suggests the heart is deceitful, in contrast to Acts 23:1 where Paul claims to have lived in good conscience.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned, conflicting with Paul’s claim to a good conscience.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse says if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, which contrasts with Paul's assertion of living with a good conscience.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse claims there is no righteous man who does good and never sins, opposing Paul’s statement of living in good conscience.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9
This verse questions who can say they have made their heart pure, conflicting with the notion of living in good conscience mentioned in Acts 23:1.
Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?