Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse talks about how some people said bad things about Paul, calling him a troublemaker who causes problems and follows a group called the Nazarenes. It's like when someone blames another person for starting fights and being part of a group others don't like.

Acts 24:5: For we have found this man [a] pestilent [fellow], and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Acts 24:5 describes Paul as a troublemaker, but Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, contrary to the accusation against Paul.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Acts 24:5 accuses Paul of causing dissension, yet Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with all, suggesting a contradiction in behavior.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Acts 24:5 labels Paul as a pestilent fellow, but 1 Corinthians 14:33 states God is not the author of confusion, implying Paul should not cause discord.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:20

Acts 24:5 accuses Paul of sedition; however, 2 Corinthians 5:20 describes believers as ambassadors for Christ, which contradicts being a seditious person.

2 Corinthians 5:20: Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech [you] by us: we pray [you] in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:3

Acts 24:5 presents Paul as a disruptor, while Ephesians 4:3 urges believers to maintain unity, opposing the notion of causing division.

Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Contradiction with Titus 3:1

Acts 24:5 accuses Paul of insurrection, but Titus 3:1 advises obedience to authorities, a contrasting directive to the behavior Paul is accused of.

Titus 3:1: Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
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