Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Paul is saying that he is in the right place to be judged and he hasn't done anything wrong to the Jewish people, which is something everyone knows. Paul believes he will get a fair trial here.

Acts 25:10: Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Acts 25:10 speaks about Paul's appeal to the authority of Caesar for justice, while Matthew 5:39 advises against resisting evil and instead suggests turning the other cheek.

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 Romans 13:1

Romans 13:1 encourages submission to governing authorities because they are instituted by God, whereas Acts 25:10 has Paul make an appeal to Caesar, using his rights rather than submitting to the local authority's judgment.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:7

Acts 25:10 shows Paul's willingness to use the legal system to defend himself, but 1 Corinthians 6:7 suggests it is better to suffer wrong or be defrauded than to take a dispute to court, which Paul actively avoids by appealing to Caesar.

1 Corinthians 6:7: Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather [suffer yourselves to] be defrauded?
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