Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3
This verse emphasizes justice and judgment, which contradicts Acts 24:27 where justice is delayed for two years due to political reasons.
Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Contradiction with James 1:27
Highlights the importance of keeping oneself unspotted from the world, conflicting with Acts 24:27 where Felix acts for his own worldly gain by leaving Paul bound.
James 1:27: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world.
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20
Warns against calling evil good and good evil, which contradicts the inaction and political maneuvering in Acts 24:27.
Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
Calls for doing justly and loving mercy, contrasting with Acts 24:27 where Felix shows partiality and injustice.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15
Condemns justifying the wicked and condemning the just, which contrasts with Felix leaving Paul bound without a resolution in Acts 24:27.
Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Acts 24:27 might be seen in the behavior of those in authority acting in self-interest rather than justice. The verse suggests that decisions could be influenced by personal gain or pressure, raising questions about fairness and integrity.