Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the chief captain gently took the young man by the hand and spoke to him in private to find out what important message he had to share. This shows that the captain wanted to listen carefully and make sure he understood the young man's warning.

Acts 23:19: Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went [with him] aside privately, and asked [him], What is that thou hast to tell me?

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse emphasizes asking God for wisdom freely and without fear, contrasting Acts 23:19 which involves secrecy and caution.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

Encourages not to fear those who kill the body but can't kill the soul, contrasting the caution in Acts 23:19.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Stresses God's focus on the heart rather than outer actions, contrasting the secretive human actions in Acts 23:19.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Advises trusting in the Lord wholeheartedly, differing from the human fear and caution in Acts 23:19.

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

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

States God has given us a spirit of power, not fear, contrasting with the careful secrecy present in Acts 23:19.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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