Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:23

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According to Luke, the writer of Acts, Paul was kept by a soldier but was allowed to have visitors. This meant Paul could have friends help him and they could come to see him while he was being watched.

Acts 24:23: And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let [him] have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.

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]
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