Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, a soldier took a young man to the boss of the soldiers because Paul, who was in jail, asked for it. The young man had something important to share with the boss.

Acts 23:18: So he took him, and brought [him] to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto [him], and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; Acts 23:18 involves a plot based on deceit.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Thou shalt not bear false witness; Acts 23:18 involves delivering a message that is part of a deceitful scheme.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Let your communication be yea, yea; nay, nay; for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil; Acts 23:18 involves an elaborate scheme rather than straightforward communication.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-17

These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue; Acts 23:18 includes actions that rely on a lying tongue due to the deceit involved.

Proverbs 6:16-17: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; Acts 23:18 involves delivering a message as part of a plot based on a lie.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
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