Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul came back to give gifts and help to his people after being away for a long time. He wanted to do good things for them and show he cares.

Acts 24:17: Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:23-24

These verses emphasize reconciliation over offerings, contradicting with the emphasis on bringing offerings in Acts 24:17.

Matthew 5:23-24: Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse states that obedience is better than sacrifice, contrasting with the focus on offerings in Acts 24:17.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

"For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice," which contrasts with the act of bringing offerings in Acts 24:17.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

These verses express disdain for offerings and sacrifices, contradicting the action described in Acts 24:17.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
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