Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, King Agrippa told Festus that he wanted to listen to Paul speak. Festus agreed and said they would hear him the next day.

Acts 25:22: Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

This verse emphasizes the folly of answering a matter before hearing it fully, which contrasts with King Agrippa's eagerness to hear Paul in Acts 25:22 without prior knowledge of his case.

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 Proverbs 29:20

It warns against being hasty in words, suggesting a contradiction with Agrippa's quick decision to hear Paul.

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?]

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises being slow to speak and hear, potentially contradicting Agrippa's immediate interest in hearing Paul.

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

Contradiction with John 7:51

It states that one should not judge without first hearing the accused, contrasting with Agrippa's readiness in Acts 25:22 without previous proceedings.

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