Contradiction with Luke 22:63-64
These verses describe how Jesus was mocked and beaten by guards, whereas Acts 23:31 shows Paul being protected by soldiers.
Luke 22:63-64: And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote [him].
Contradiction with Matthew 26:53-54
These verses suggest divine intervention could have prevented Jesus’s arrest, while Acts 23:31 depicts human intervention in safeguarding Paul.
Matthew 26:53-54: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:21-23
These verses depict Christ suffering without retaliation, contrasting with Acts 23:31 where Paul is escorted away for protection.
1 Peter 2:21-23: For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: [for us: some read, for you]
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:7
This verse describes a silent and oppressed figure, whereas Acts 23:31 shows Paul being actively safeguarded.
Isaiah 53:7: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.