Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 25:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 25:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 25:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Festus is talking to King Agrippa and everyone there, telling them that many people have come to him to say Paul should not be alive anymore. Festus wants them to see who Paul is and understand why the people are upset with him.

Acts 25:24: And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and [also] here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

This verse describes the dangers of wine and strong drink, whereas Acts 25:24 discusses a legal matter about Paul without reference to drink.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Encourages not judging others, contrasting Acts 25:24, where Festus discusses judgment concerning Paul.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises love towards enemies, while Acts 25:24 involves legal proceedings which can imply antagonism.

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 John 8:15

States that Jesus judges no one, unlike Acts 25:24 which involves judgment by human authorities.

John 8:15: Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises leaving vengeance to God, contrasting with the human pursuit of justice in Acts 25:24.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States God is not the author of confusion, differing from the legal and potential confusion in Acts 25:24.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with James 4:12

Says there is one Lawgiver and Judge, contrasting with Festus's role in judgment in Acts 25:24.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advises turning the other cheek, which contrasts with going through legal proceedings as in Acts 25:24.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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