Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Felix knew a lot about the teachings of Jesus and wanted to wait for Lysias to come before making any decisions. He wanted to learn everything about the situation before saying anything more.

Acts 24:22: And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of [that] way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:2

Acts 24:22 shows a leader delaying judgment, while Proverbs 21:2 suggests God weighs the heart and knows true motives instantly.

Proverbs 21:2: Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Acts 24:22 displays indecisiveness, whereas Matthew 5:37 urges straightforwardness and decisiveness.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Acts 24:22 describes a delay in decision-making, while Matthew 7:7 encourages immediate action—asking, seeking, and knocking.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with James 1:6-8

Acts 24:22 depicts wavering, but James 1:6-8 criticizes doubting and instability in decision-making.

James 1:6-8: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
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