Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse tells us about a plan by some people who wanted to trick a leader into bringing Paul so they could hurt him. It's like a group of people planning to catch someone by asking to see him but really wanting to do something bad.

Acts 23:15: Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, in contrast to the plot against Paul in Acts 23:15.

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

Believers are advised to leave vengeance to God, opposing the plan of harm in Acts 23:15.

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 24:29

Advises against saying "I will do so to him as he hath done to me," which contradicts the intent to harm Paul in Acts 23:15.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Commandment "Thou shalt not kill", contradicting the plan to kill Paul in Acts 23:15.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instructs to not repay evil for evil, opposing the malicious intent of Acts 23:15.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Teaches to feed your enemy if he is hungry, differing from the hostile intentions in Acts 23:15.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Commands to love thy neighbor as thyself, which contradicts plotting against Paul in Acts 23:15.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Jesus’ teaching to love and bless your enemies, clashing with the plot against Paul in Acts 23:15.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse arises from the intention to deceive and cause harm. It involves a plan of deceit and violence, which contradicts values of honesty and peace promoted elsewhere.

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