Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, this means that Paul tries really hard to make sure he does what God wants and is kind and fair to other people. He wants to feel good inside knowing he hasn't done anything wrong to God or others.

Acts 24:16: And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and [toward] men.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:5

This verse suggests the inherent evil in human hearts, contradicting the idea of living with a clear conscience.

Genesis 6:5: And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. [every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires] [continually: Heb. every day]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse explains that the heart is deceitful, which could imply difficulty in maintaining a conscience void of offense.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with Romans 7:18

This verse reflects the struggle with sinful nature, contradicting the ability to live blamelessly.

Romans 7:18: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

This verse states that claiming to be without sin is self-deception, contradicting maintaining a conscience void of offense.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

This verse declares all our righteousness as filthy rags, contradicting the notion of living in a way that is entirely blameless.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Paradox #1

Acts 24:16 talks about having a clear conscience before God and people. A possible contradiction could be the challenge of maintaining a clear conscience with differing human and divine perspectives. What is considered right or wrong can vary between people and religious teachings, leading to potential conflicts or inconsistencies in trying to satisfy both.

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