Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, people were arguing so much that the leader was worried Paul might get hurt, so he told the soldiers to take Paul to a safe place. They helped Paul by bringing him to a castle so he wouldn't be in danger.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse calls for peacemakers and promotes peace, contradicting the violent dissension in Acts 23:10.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living peaceably with all men, which opposes the conflict described in Acts 23:10.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, opposing the chaotic scene in Acts 23:10.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with James 3:17

This verse promotes wisdom that is peaceable and gentle, which contradicts the tumultuous situation in Acts 23:10.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

This verse speaks of the peace of God guarding hearts, opposing the disorder in Acts 23:10.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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