Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when people say bad things about Paul, they can't show any real proof. It's like when someone says you did something wrong, but they can't show how or why.

Acts 24:13: Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:15

It states that a single witness is not enough to convict someone of a crime, contradicting the notion in Acts 24:13 of lacking sufficient evidence for accusation.

Deuteronomy 19:15: One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:16

This verse asserts the need for two or three witnesses for confirmation, contradicting Acts 24:13 where Paul asserts they cannot prove their accusations against him.

Matthew 18:16: But if he will not hear [thee, then] take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

Contradiction with John 7:51

This verse states that the law does not judge a man before hearing from him and knowing what he does, contrasting with the accusations against Paul without evidence in Acts 24:13.

John 7:51: Doth our law judge [any] man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:19

Advises not to entertain accusations against an elder without two or three witnesses, opposing the unsupported claims in Acts 24:13.

1 Timothy 5:19: Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. [before: or, under]
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