Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the chief captain told the young man to keep a secret and not tell anyone else what he had shared with the captain. This was to keep everyone safe and make sure no one was in danger.

Acts 23:22: So the chief captain [then] let the young man depart, and charged [him, See thou] tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Proverbs 12:22 states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, which contradicts Acts 23:22 where deceit is employed for protection.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Ephesians 4:25 urges believers to put away lying and speak truthfully, in contrast to the deception implied in Acts 23:22.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Colossians 3:9 advises not to lie to one another, conflicting with the act of secrecy and potential deceit in Acts 23:22.

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