Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the Book of Acts, this verse means that someone is politely asking an important person to listen to them for just a little bit without taking up much of their time. They want to explain something important in a kind and respectful way.

Acts 24:4: Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse encourages simplicity and honesty, avoiding flattery and lengthy speeches, while Acts 24:4 involves a long and flattering address.

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

Contradiction with James 5:12

Advises against using excessive words and stresses honesty, contradicting the flattery seen in Acts 24:4.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:28

Condemns flattery, whereas Acts 24:4 begins with a flattering address to gain favor.

Proverbs 26:28: A lying tongue hateth [those that are] afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Warns against pleasing men over God, contrasting with Acts 24:4, where speech is crafted to please the listener.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 2:5

Paul explicitly denies using flattery, conflicting with the flattery used in Acts 24:4.

1 Thessalonians 2:5: For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:
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