Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of Acts, some men made a promise not to eat or drink until they hurt Paul, who was telling people about Jesus. They were hiding and waiting for a chance to do this, planning something very mean.

Acts 23:21: But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, which contradicts the deceitful plan in Acts 23:21.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the hostility and intent to harm in Acts 23:21.

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 12:17

This verse advises not to repay evil for evil, contradicting the planned violence in Acts 23:21.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

This verse advises against saying you will do to others as they have done to you, contradicting the plot of revenge in Acts 23:21.

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 1 Peter 3:9

This verse instructs not to repay evil with evil, contradicting the vengeful plan described in Acts 23:21.

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.
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