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]