Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of Acts, this verse shows how important people like King Agrippa and Bernice came with a big show to listen to Paul talk. It was a special meeting because lots of important leaders were there to hear what Paul had to say.

Acts 25:23: And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Acts 25:23 describes a scene of pomp and outer appearance, whereas 1 Samuel 16:7 states that God does not see as man sees; man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:27

Acts 25:23 depicts glory and show, while Proverbs 25:27 advises against seeking one's own glory, implying that it is not honorable.

Proverbs 25:27: [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:5

Acts 25:23 includes a display of grandeur, but Matthew 23:5 criticizes the Pharisees for their works done to be seen by men, suggesting that such displays are hypocritical.

Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

Acts 25:23 highlights the importance of physical presence and grandeur before important men, whereas James 2:1-4 warns against showing favoritism based on outward appearances.

James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

Acts 25:23 emphasizes an elaborate external setting, while 1 Peter 3:3-4 advises focusing on inward adorning rather than outward appearance.

1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:22

Acts 25:23 records the importance placed on men of high status and influence, but Isaiah 2:22 advises ceasing to trust in man, whose breath is in his nostrils.

Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?
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