Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the high priest and the leaders of the Jewish people told the ruler bad things about Paul and asked for something to be done against him. They were upset with Paul and wanted him to be in trouble.

Acts 25:2: Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Acts 25:2 involves false accusations against Paul, while Exodus 20:16 commands not to bear false witness.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Acts 25:2 shows enmity toward Paul, but Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 13:10

Acts 25:2 involves plotting harm, whereas Romans 13:10 states that love works no ill toward a neighbor.

Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

Acts 25:2 features a divisive plot, while Proverbs 6:16-19 condemns those who sow discord among brothers.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Acts 25:2 depicts a desire for vengeance, contrasting with 1 Peter 3:9, which advises not to repay evil for evil.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Acts 25:2 involves seeking revenge, opposed to Leviticus 19:18, which teaches not to seek revenge or bear grudges.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
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