Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, Paul is saying that if anyone in the council saw him do something bad, they should speak up. Paul is confident because he believes he did nothing wrong.

Acts 24:20: Or else let these same [here] say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse promotes turning the other cheek, contradicting Acts 24:20 which involves calling witnesses and defending oneself.

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 Matthew 7:1

Encourages not to judge others, which contrasts with Acts 24:20 where judgment is being sought.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against seeking personal vengeance, conflicting with the self-defense nature of Acts 24:20.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 4:11

Warns against speaking evil against one another, contrasting the accusation aspect in Acts 24:20.

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 1 Peter 2:23

Describes Jesus not retaliating when accused, which differs from the active defense strategy in Acts 24:20.

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]
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