Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book of Acts, more than forty men made a secret plan together. They wanted to do something mean and wrong as a group.

Acts 23:13: And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Acts 23:13 describes a conspiracy to kill, while Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Acts 23:13 involves plotting an act of violence, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Acts 23:13 entails a plot for vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against taking revenge and leaves room for God's wrath.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

Acts 23:13 involves choosing violence, whereas Proverbs 3:31 warns against envying violent men or choosing their ways.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Acts 23:13 depicts a group conspiring to do harm, while 1 Thessalonians 5:15 encourages seeking good for each other and for all.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:30

Acts 23:13 showcases people taking justice into their own hands, but Hebrews 10:30 emphasizes that vengeance belongs to the Lord.

Hebrews 10:30: For we know him that hath said, Vengeance [belongeth] unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Acts 23:13 shows a group's wrathful intent, contradicting James 1:20, which states that the wrath of man does not produce righteousness.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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