Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 23:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 23:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 23:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, sometimes people can have different opinions, like when two groups of people, the Pharisees and Sadducees, started arguing with each other. This teaches us that it's okay to have different thoughts, but it's important to listen and understand others.

Acts 23:7: And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Acts 23:7 describes a dispute causing division, while Matthew 5:9 emphasizes the blessing of being a peacemaker.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Acts 23:7 shows division among people, whereas Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10

Acts 23:7 depicts division, but 1 Corinthians 1:10 calls for no divisions among believers and being perfectly joined together.

1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:3

Acts 23:7 involves a dissension, contrary to Ephesians 4:3, which urges keeping the unity of the Spirit in peace.

Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:14

Acts 23:7 features discord, while Philippians 2:14 encourages doing all things without disputing.

Philippians 2:14: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Contradiction with James 3:16

Acts 23:7 shows a scenario of strife, but James 3:16 warns that where there is envy and strife, there is confusion and evil.

James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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