Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God told Paul not to be afraid because he did a great job talking about God in Jerusalem, and now he needs to do the same thing in Rome. God was letting Paul know that He would be with him and help him in his journey.

Acts 23:11: And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

This verse advises not to boast about tomorrow, yet in Acts 23:11, Paul is given a promise about his future.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse tells not to worry about tomorrow, conflicting with Acts 23:11 where concerns about future events are addressed.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

These verses caution against making plans without acknowledging God's will, whereas Acts 23:11 reveals a direct divine plan for Paul.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

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