Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus teaches to love your enemies, while Acts 24:23 allows harsh treatment of Paul’s companions.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Jesus instructs to turn the other cheek, while Acts 24:23 indicates allowing Paul some ease in detention.
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 Luke 6:27
Jesus emphasizes doing good to those who hate you, contrasting with the controlled liberty given in Acts 24:23.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Encourages overcoming evil with good, differing from the allowance of restrictions in Acts 24:23.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:13
Calls for serving one another in love, as opposed to the limited freedoms in Acts 24:23.
Galatians 5:13: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:8
Advocates fervent love among each other, contrasting the regulated liberty in Acts 24:23.
1 Peter 4:8: And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. [shall: or, will]
Contradiction with James 2:13
Speaks of mercy triumphing over judgment, unlike the conditional freedom in Acts 24:23.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]