Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, those who were accusing should have been there to tell their side and explain what Paul did wrong. If they had a problem with him, they needed to speak up themselves.

Acts 24:19: Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises not to resist an evil person, while Acts 24:19 involves legal defense and accusations, suggesting a contradiction in approach to conflict.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, which can contrast with the need to address accusations and defend oneself in Acts 24:19.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:23

Describes Jesus not retaliating or defending Himself, differing from the idea of defending oneself against accusations as in Acts 24:19.

1 Peter 2:23: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: [himself: or, his cause]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:25

Encourages agreement with an adversary, in contrast to the defense against adversaries implied in Acts 24:19.

Matthew 5:25: Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
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