Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of Acts, some important Jewish leaders and a speaker named Tertullus went to talk to the governor about why they thought Paul did something wrong. They wanted to tell the governor bad things about Paul to get him in trouble.

Acts 24:1: And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and [with] a certain orator [named] Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Acts 24:1 describes a situation of accusation and potential conflict, while Matthew 5:9 highlights peacemakers as blessed, contradicting the spirit of conflict.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

The leaders accusing Paul could be seen as bearing false witness, contradicting this verse which emphasizes truthfulness.

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

Contradiction with James 4:11

Acts 24:1 involves speaking against another (Paul), contradicting this verse's admonition against speaking evil of others.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse contradicts any false testimony given in Acts 24:1, as it commands not bearing false witness.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

Lists things the Lord hates, including false witness and discord among brothers, which may be present in the accusations mentioned in Acts 24:1.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]
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