Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul asked a soldier to take a young man to the captain because the young man had something important to say. Paul wanted to make sure the captain heard the message.

Acts 23:17: Then Paul called one of the centurions unto [him], and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse emphasizes obeying God rather than men, which can contradict with Acts 23:17 where Paul uses human intervention for protection.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which could be seen in contrast to taking preventative action against a plot as done in Acts 23:17.

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 Proverbs 3:5

Advises to trust in the Lord rather than rely on one's own understanding, potentially conflicting with Paul's reliance on Roman protection.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Suggests turning the other cheek to adversaries, which seems at odds with the strategic warning in Acts 23:17.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:20

Speaks about enduring suffering for doing right without retaliation, differing from Paul's action taken to avoid suffering in Acts 23:17.

1 Peter 2:20: For what glory [is it], if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye take it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God. [acceptable: or, thank]
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