Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the book, a leader was unsure about what to do with a tricky situation, so he asked if the person involved would like to go to another city for a fair decision. This shows that sometimes people need help to make the right choice when they are unsure.

Acts 25:20: And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked [him] whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters. [I doubted...: or, I was doubtful how to enquire hereof]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Acts 25:20 raises uncertainty in decision-making, whereas Proverbs 3:5 encourages trust in the Lord with all one's heart, leaning not on one's understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:8

Acts 25:20 demonstrates hesitation, which can be seen as double-minded, something James 1:8 warns against by stating that a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Acts 25:20 involves human judgment, while Isaiah 55:8-9 highlights that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, implying reliance on divine wisdom over human reasoning.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Acts 25:20 implies a spirit of hesitance, whereas 2 Timothy 1:7 asserts that God has given us a spirit not of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

Acts 25:20 shows human deliberation, whereas Matthew 6:33 encourages seeking God’s kingdom first and promises that all things will be added.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:21

Acts 25:20 suggests uncertainty in direction, while Isaiah 30:21 promises a divine voice that will guide you, saying "This is the way, walk in it."

Isaiah 30:21: And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Acts 25:20 deals with human plans and uncertainty, whereas Proverbs 16:9 declares that it is the Lord who directs a person's steps.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

Acts 25:20 involves human judgment and decision, which might be seen as unreliable since Jeremiah 17:9 describes the heart as deceitful and desperately wicked.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
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