Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that Paul was in trouble because he talked about people coming back to life after they die. He wanted everyone to know that this is why he was being questioned.

Acts 24:21: Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Acts 24:21 speaks of an uproar concerning the resurrection, while Matthew 5:9 emphasizes peacemaking, which contrasts the idea of causing an uproar or disturbance.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Acts 24:21 involves a situation with conflict, while Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with all, which is in tension with the uproar in Acts 24:21.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Acts 24:21 describes a situation of controversy and uproar, whereas 1 Corinthians 14:33 states that God is not the author of confusion, highlighting a contradiction in terms of order and peace.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Acts 24:21 refers to a confrontation that led to an uproar, while Proverbs 15:1 advises a gentle answer to turn away wrath, which contrasts with causing a public dispute.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Acts 24:21 features dispute, yet James 3:17 describes wisdom from above as pure and peaceable, which contradicts the idea of inciting an uproar.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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