Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people who were helping Paul made sure he was safe by leaving some horse riders to stay with him, while the others went back to the big, strong building where they had come from. This was to protect Paul from danger while he traveled.

Acts 23:32: On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to resist not evil and turn the other cheek, contradicting the protective measures taken in Acts 23:32.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs to not avenge ourselves and allow God's wrath, contrasting with the protective actions in Acts 23:32.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises against repaying evil, suggesting patience for the Lord's deliverance, unlike the intervention in Acts 23:32.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

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