Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Festus talked to the king about Paul, a man who was kept in prison by a leader named Felix. Festus wanted the king to know about Paul's situation.

Acts 25:14: And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

This verse emphasizes the folly of answering a matter before hearing it, whereas Acts 25:14 involves a discussion of Paul's case without yet hearing his defense.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]

Contradiction with John 7:51

Acts 25:14 discusses Paul's situation before he was given a fair trial, contrary to the principle in this verse that a man should not be judged without a hearing.

John 7:51: Doth our law judge [any] man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse warns against judging others, while Acts 25:14 involves discussions and judgments about Paul without his presence.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 4:11

Acts 25:14 involves speaking against Paul, contrary to the exhortation in this verse not to speak evil of others.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
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