Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that as soon as everyone arrived, the leader quickly got ready to make a big decision and asked for the man to be brought in right away. The leader didn't wait because he wanted to be fair and hear what the man had to say.

Acts 25:17: Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

This verse emphasizes understanding a matter fully before answering, which contradicts the urgency reflected in Acts 25:17.

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

This verse calls for hearing a person before judging, which suggests a different standard than the immediate judgment in Acts 25:17.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:15

This verse requires multiple witnesses before a matter can be established, which contrasts the quick assembly in Acts 25:17.

Deuteronomy 19:15: One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises being slow to speak and slow to anger, which contrasts with the immediate action in Acts 25:17.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:20

Warns against hasty decisions, which contrasts with the immediate hearing of the case described in Acts 25:17.

Proverbs 29:20: Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. [words: or, matters?]
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